| quick-and-dirty(noun, adjective, fix, measure, solution) |
| ad hoc(expression, adjective, idiom, free, casual) |
| expediency(noun, help, supply, reserve, device) |
| quick fix(noun, expression, idiom, fix, measure) |
| tentative(adjective, unsettled, extra, temporary, speculative) |
| interim(adjective, temporary) |
| make-do(noun, adjective, short, limited, crude) |
| alternate(adjective, limited, substitute, brief, replacement) |
| device(noun, support, move, action, control) |
| ephemeral |
| pro tem(adjective, temporary) |
| slapdash(adjective, temporary) |
| transient |
| double(replacement, alternative, alternate, backup, surrogate) |
| excuse(noun, reason, explanation, dodge, justification) |
| pis aller(noun, expression, idiom, help, shift) |
| rough-and-ready(adjective, unprepared) |
| rude(adjective, simple, offensive, foolish, stupid) |
| weak(adjective, strong, uncertain, feeble, unpredictable) |
| band-aid solution(noun, fix, measure, solution, workaround) |