• That with which one makes shift; a temporary expedient. JamesMill.I am not a model clergyman, only a decent makeshift. G. Eliot.


    Makeshift meaning & definition 1 of Makeshift.


  • a temporary substitute.

    Makeshift meaning & definition 2 of Makeshift.


  • Adj: Something that has been made/put together in a non-conventional way, but can expand past the bounds of Jerry-Rig For example, one would not use Jerry-rig when describing the quality of their food.

    Something that has been put together at such a low cost, it doesn't turn out like the original directions.

    Something that is not quite right and low quality.

    Commonly used in replacement of Jerry-rig or sketchy

    Makeshift meaning & definition 3 of Makeshift.


  • a bunch of guys and girls drinking cheap beer and playing drinking games in a dorm room.

    Makeshift meaning & definition 4 of Makeshift.


  • MakeShift is a complete solution for easy scheduling, tracking and communicating with your employees. A software product by MakeShift

    Makeshift meaning & definition 5 of Makeshift.


  • Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being.

    Makeshift meaning & definition 6 of Makeshift.


  • temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need:

    Makeshift meaning & definition 7 of Makeshift.

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