Hack
Traditionally this term has meant gaining unauthorized access to computer system but in Silicon Valley it has expanded to any be any clever solution to a problem.
You converted that cardboard box into a chair? Nice hack!
zazpowered over 9 years ago
This is actually the other way around. See the Jargon File for a much older definition: 1. n. Originally, a quick job that produces what is needed, but not well.
@skamansam interesting. thanks for sharing