quick fix

noun

Synonyms of quick fixnext
: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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These aren’t easy and quick fixes to failures of metaknowledge. Tommy Blanchard, The Conversation, 13 May 2026 The tax could offer a seemingly quick fix to what has already become a months-long inconvenience for American consumers. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026 For a quick fix, remove them by hand to keep them out of the reach of children and pets. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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