Is kludge a bad word?
In any event, to return to the poster’s question, the latest American Heritage Dictionary confirms that using kludge to mean “A clumsy or inelegant solution to a problem”—the meaning that the poster seems to have in mind—is common in recent U.S. English usage.
Is kludge a Yiddish?
American Yiddish speakers use klug (קלוג) to mean “too smart by half”, the reflected meaning of German klug (“clever”). This may explain the idea of clever but clumsy and temporary, as well as the pronunciation variation from German.
What is the meaning of CLUG?
CLUG
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| CLUG | Chemnitzer Linux User Group (Internet forum; Germany) |
| CLUG | Cochrane Library User Group |
| CLUG | Caltanissetta Linux User Group (Italy) |
| CLUG | Carolina Linux Users Group |
What is another word for clunky?
What is another word for clunky?
| cumbersome | unwieldy |
|---|---|
| awkward | unhandy |
| clumsy | ungainly |
| cumbrous | bunglesome |
| ponderous | cranky |
What is the opposite of clunky?
Opposite of awkward or unwieldy, typically because of a large size or shape. handy. manageable. graceful. elegant.
What is a clogging definition?
1. To obstruct movement on or in; block up: Heavy traffic clogged the freeways. 2. To hamper the function or activity of; impede: “attorneys clogging our courts with actions designed to harass state and local governments” (Roslyn L.
Is CLUG a Scrabble word?
Yes, clag is in the scrabble dictionary.
What is a clunky sentence?
clunky. Maybe I am just too used to the Adventure series but, they do feel a tad clunky . 2. 0. Military boots are a bad idea because of their clunky , harsh look.
