quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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In response, Europe is considering quick fixes, such as gathering more money for defense—through spending by individual countries and loans from the European Union—and forming smaller coalitions of states to bring together like-minded governments. Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025 Instead of offering loans as quick fixes, Lead Sensei focuses on building long-term financial health. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Furthermore, airdrops often serve as a quick fix, which can also be related to the concept of token burn, driving short-term attention rather than durable, sustained growth. Cloris Chen, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Know that’s not what people want but quick fixes don’t sustain winning. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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