Adj: Something that has been made/put together in a non-conventional way, but can expand past the bounds of "Jerry-Rig" For example, one would not use "Jerry-rig" when describing the quality of their food.

Something that has been put together at such a low cost, it doesn't turn out like the original directions.

Something that is not quite right and low quality.

Commonly used in replacement of Jerry-rig or sketchy

This is kind of a Makeshift town

Time to make some Makeshift Mac and cheese

We didn't have a couch so we bought a makeshift one from a thrift store

Makeshift by Frizbeeaj October 29, 2010

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makeshift

a bunch of guys and girls drinking cheap beer and playing drinking games in a dorm room.

yo dude lets go chill at a makeshift party and drink cheap beer.

makeshift by ktmo January 17, 2009

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Makeshift Patriot

A makeshift patriot is someone who is manipulated into a sense of patriotism by the media, the government and other sources outside of their own experience. This definition comes from an interpretation of the song by the same name by the artist Sage Francis.

Don't waive your rights with your flags.

Makeshift Patriot by Nicholas Sloan February 12, 2005

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Makeshift gym

Noun; training program that can be performed in the office or at home, when you are forced to skip the gym because of more important commitments.

Usually you lift anything has a significant weight.

Bro #1: - didn't see You at the gym yesterday, dude!

Bro #2: - I have been stuck at the office till night bro, but I benched the printer, did some push ups and worn out triceps lifting a water gallon.

Bro #1: - You definitely went to the makeshift gym!

Makeshift gym by =Matty HxC= November 14, 2013

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Makeshift Patriot

A saying made famous by freestyle rapper Sage Francis, a Makeshift Patriot is someone who only is patriot when they have to be.

Where were all the flags before 9-11?

Makeshift Patriot by Denis Baldwin June 3, 2004

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Bunhead

A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.

"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."

Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014

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trucker's tan

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.

I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.

trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006

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kidulting

The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys

Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!

kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025

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