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mcgyvering 

Act of creatively fixing something. Often using items for purposes they were not originally designed. As would McGyver on the American tv show, McGyver (1985-1992).
Mcgyvering is an art of fixing things or creating things you need, without having all the proper parts and tools. Usually not in the most ideal circumstances either.

Her Mcgyvering skills came in handy when the fire extinguisher trigger was broken. She used a pen cap to make it operate and was able to quell the fire in time.
mcgyvering by adiadivauno April 24, 2015
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macgyvering 

To tinker, using items not normally used for this purpose.
"I'm macgyvering, we'll see if this works."
macgyvering by zoe1986 March 6, 2009

Mcgyverism

The art of making household items into deferent contraptions
Sable and Troy got an A in Mcgyverism class
Mcgyverism by HaloElite May 25, 2010

macgyvering 

"When you take something and you make it something that it shoulden't be but it almost works perfect"-Draco
Macgyvering is when you take something and make it something it shoulden't be but it almost works perfect
macgyvering by Adam TKS February 20, 2011

McGuivering 

McGuivering is the art of fixing broken objects or creating new useful objects using only things you find on the floor or in your pocket.

Any McGuiver worth his salt would never leave home without Duct Tape, WD40 and a packet of matches.

Closely linked to James Bonding.
"Hey Simon can you come and fix my fuse box?"
"Sure, just give me some bluetac and some cotton tips and I will McGuiver it for you"

"Hey Simon did you just get an electric shock?"
"Yeh but its kinda expected when you go McGuivering"

Mcgivering 

The act of creating something out of the objects in your current vicinity, making something happens out of almost nothing, most preferably a bong.

Term comes from t.v show McGiver
Dan, is McGivering a bong in the room
Mcgivering by anonymus78534 February 11, 2012

macgyvering 

To manuever oneself indirectly in social aspects of life. Jumpstarting a conversation with pure bullshit.
Gustofer "Fred" Hansboug was Macgyvering around the fraternity party.
macgyvering by John Wineman January 3, 2009
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