kludge out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To work out or fix a problem, usually in a makeshift fashion.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Backdoors and hidden control codes were found and deleted, alternate routes were explored, and power systems were kludged out of anything available—one major router in Boston was being powered by teams of bicycle riders taking shifts turning portable generators.
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 “kludge out” mean?
To work out or fix a problem, usually in a makeshift fashion.
Is “kludge out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.