Monkey Patching

muhn-kee pach-ing

Definition

The act of hastily fixing or extending code with quick-and-dirty solutions, much like using duct tape to fix a spaceship.

Etymology

From the idea of modifying or extending code in a quick, makeshift way.

Usage Example

I just monkey patched this library; it's not pretty, but it'll hold together... hopefully,' said Mia, crossing her fingers.