In software programming, a workaround which is an extremely "dirty" solution to a bug, like a pork did it. Usually done as a "temporary" solution while a better one is found, but everyone knows that it will stay there for eternity. The programmer who did it is usually ashamed of what he was forced to do, but in a way he's also proud.
Programmer: Hey, I got a solution for that problem! It's a bit of a porkaround, but I couldn't think of anything more elegant.
Project Manager: OK, it will have to do for now.
Project Manager: OK, it will have to do for now.
by work was invented by a jerk July 1, 2020
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