kludge /klʌd͡ʒ/noun 4verb 1forms 3phrases 1 noun4 •(informal) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before implementing a finished design. •(informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently. •(informal) A badly written or makeshift piece of software; a hack. •(informal) An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts. verb1 •(informal) To build or use a kludge. formskludged · kludging · kludges Phrases with kludge kludge outTo work out or fix a problem, usually in a makeshift fashion.