quick fix

noun

Synonyms of quick fixnext
: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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While quick fixes with those products can prove invaluable in a pinch, the repair options on this list, however, offer longer-lasting solutions to fixing your equipment that require no sewing or special skills. Ebony Roberts, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026 At the very least, give yourself permission to splash your face with some water and apply a moisturizer for a quick fix. Pamela Brill, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026 When finances are tight, people start looking for a way out, and offering a very low settlement, like 20% of the full balance, can appear to be a quick fix. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Scientists at Rice University came up with a quick fix for superhydrophobic surfaces by experimenting with the material’s heat flow rather than focusing solely on its chemistry and texture. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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