Quick-and-dirty

Alternative forms

• quick and dirty

Full definition of quick-and-dirty

Adjective

1. (idiomatic) Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.I can do a quick-and-dirty market analysis in time for the meeting tomorrow.
2. (computing) Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.

Synonyms

• slipshod

Noun

1. (US, slang) An inexpensive, inelegant eatery; a greasy spoon.
2. (idiomatic) A quick, temporary fix, estimate, or the like.The car broke down but we managed to do a quick-and-dirty and were back on the road in fifteen minutes.