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    [Noun]  | "make*shift" | \ ˈmāk-ˌshift \


    1: a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute


    Origin: 1766 ;

    [Verb]  | "make" | \ ˈmāk \


    1: to bring into being by forming, shaping, or altering material : fashion

    2: to lay out and construct

    3: compose, write


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English macian; akin to Old High German mahhōn to prepare, make, Greek magēnai to be kneaded, Old Church Slavic mazati to anoint, smear;

    [Adjective]  | "makeshift" 


    1: taking the place of one that came before;


      * e.g., " ... turned a towel into a makeshift skirt "





    [Noun]  | "makeshift" 


    1: a temporary replacement;


      * e.g., " ... when his belt broke, he was forced to use string as a makeshift "



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    [Phrase]  | "make shift" 


    1: to meet one's day-to-day needs;


      * e.g., " ... They were able to make shift without borrowing money. "



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     [ "makeshift" ]

    1: a temporary substitute.

      * e.g.,  ... "Yeah, my bowl broke so I had to buy some alluminum." 

     [ "makeshift" ]

    1: A temporary substitute or device.

      * e.g.,  ... "arranging a row of chairs to form a makeshift bed" 

     [ "makeshift" ]

    1: a bunch of guys and girls drinking cheap beer and playing drinking games in a dorm room.

      * e.g.,  ... yo dude lets go chill at a makeshift party and drink cheap beer. 

     [ "Makeshift" ]

    1: Adj: Something that has been made/put together in a non-conventional way, but can expand past the bounds of "Jerry-Rig" For example, one would not use "Jerry-rig" when describing the quality of their food. Something that has been put together at such a low cost, it doesn't turn out like the original directions. Something that is not quite right and low quality. Commonly used in replacement of Jerry-rig or sketchy

      * e.g.,  ... This is kind of a Makeshift town Time to make some Makeshift Mac and cheese We didn't have a couch so we bought a makeshift one from a thrift store 

     [ "Makeshift Patriot" ]

    1: A makeshift patriot is someone who is manipulated into a sense of patriotism by the media, the government and other sources outside of their own experience. This definition comes from an interpretation of the song by the same name by the artist Sage Francis.

      * e.g.,  ... Don't waive your rights with your flags. 

     [ "Makeshift gym" ]

    1: Noun; training program that can be performed in the office or at home, when you are forced to skip the gym because of more important commitments. Usually you lift anything has a significant weight.

      * e.g.,  ... Bro #1: - didn't see You at the gym yesterday, dude! Bro #2: - I have been stuck at the office till night bro, but I benched the printer, did some push ups and worn out triceps lifting a water gallon. Bro #1: - You definitely went to the makeshift gym! 

     [ "Makeshift Patriot" ]

    1: A saying made famous by freestyle rapper Sage Francis, a Makeshift Patriot is someone who only is patriot when they have to be.

      * e.g.,  ... Where were all the flags before 9-11? 

     [ "Makeshift chemistry" ]

    1: When you are trying to develop a sex chemistry, if it isn't there it can be enhanced by drugs or alcohol.

      * e.g.,  ... I'm pretty sure last night me and a girl had makeshift chemistry because i don't remember anything. 

     [ "Makeshift Is Stinky" ]

    1: Makeshit should probably stop development on Sonic Hilarious and take a shower for once.

      * e.g.,  ... Makeshift Is Stinky and should go outside more 

     [ "makeshift monday" ]

    1: When Your First Day Of Work Starts On A Tuesday.

      * e.g.,  ... DaMn, I Hate Makeshift Mondays 

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