A collection of code that works but is clearly the sole result of necessity, genius, or insanity. Steampunked code typically combines odd
technologies and libraries in a way that makes an engineer do a
double-take. Also characterized as a collection of code components that engender a response of "WTF?" by new codebase participants due to it not being apparent why the fuck someone would do such a thing. Steampunk codebases, when not rationalizable as truly necessary, drive good
software engineers nuts in a visceral, usually quite loud, manner and can result in rebellion and heavy attrition if not addressed responsibly.