makeshift
adjective/ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
Frequency rank: #10,859 most common English word
Meaning
Temporary and of low quality, used as a substitute when something better is not available.
Example sentence
The campers built makeshift shelter out of branches and leaves when their tent broke.
Synonyms & related words
- improvised
- temporary
- crude
- jury-rigged
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