Rubber Band Fix

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. A flimsy workaround that holds things together just enough for the moment, with the implication that it can snap later under pressure. It is a more fragile cousin of digital duct tape.

    In plain English: A weak temporary fix that might fall apart later.

    Example: "We shipped a rubber band fix to stop the leak, but the parser still needs a real rewrite."

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