makeshift

a temporary substitute.

"Yeah, my bowl broke so I had to buy some alluminum."

by Arogarn January 16, 2005

makeshift

A temporary substitute or device.

"arranging a row of chairs to form a makeshift bed"

by @sasa_da_gal July 20, 2016

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.

by ktmo October 5, 2008

Makeshift

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

by Frizbeeaj October 29, 2010

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.

by Nicholas Sloan February 13, 2005

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!

by =Matty HxC= November 14, 2013

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?

by Denis Baldwin June 3, 2004