quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Years of business growth, M&A activity and quick fixes leave behind legacy accounts, overlapping domains and unclear permissions. John Hernandez, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Experts shared top cooking mistakes in the summer and quick fixes to protect your food. Cathy Nelson, Health, 2 July 2025 Because true fat loss isn’t about crash diets or quick fixes. Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Trust is rebuilt through genuine effort, not quick fixes. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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