Definition of Makeshift

1. Adjective. Done or made using whatever is available. "The rock served as a makeshift hammer"

Exact synonyms: Improvised, Jury-rigged
Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary

2. Noun. Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.
Exact synonyms: Make-do, Stopgap
Generic synonyms: Expedient

Definition of Makeshift

1. n. That with which one makes shift; a temporary expedient.

Definition of Makeshift

1. Noun. A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else. ¹

2. Adjective. Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Makeshift

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Makeshift

makes a living
makes an effort
makes do
makes fun of
makes history
makes it
makes love
makes merry
makes out
makes over
makes time
makes tracks
makes up
makes use
makes waves
makeshift (current term)
makeshifts
makespan
makespans
makest
makestrife
maketh
makeunder
makeunders
makeup
makeup artist
makeup artists
makeups
makeweight
makeweights

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