cobble together
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To put together (something) without adequate preparation or equipment; to improvise (something) minimally usable.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As a Londoner and regular user since the 1980s, I remember how it was an awful, mismatched place cobbled together from various styles of architecture and which was anything but passenger friendly.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cobble together” mean?
To put together (something) without adequate preparation or equipment; to improvise (something) minimally usable.
Is “cobble together” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.