macgyvercise
fixing something that's broke with what's available at the time no matter how unsafe or stupid it is.
macgyvercise by Playafied March 11, 2009
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Macgyverism
An item that was created through taking random or useless pieces and sticking them together to create something usefull.
Macgyverism by Jim April 23, 2006
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macgyverwipe
Verb - macgyverwip(ed) macgyverwip(ing)
1. When one is shocked by the sudden realization, midway through defecation, that there is no toilet paper and must rely on his or her own wit and cunning to find an alternate wiping material within arms reach.
1. When one is shocked by the sudden realization, midway through defecation, that there is no toilet paper and must rely on his or her own wit and cunning to find an alternate wiping material within arms reach.
"Many survivalists rely on macgyverwipe tactics when pooping in the wild by making due with a handful of leaves."
macgyverwipe by billebllunt December 9, 2013
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