makeshift

Definition

A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

Etymology

Deverbal from make shift. First appears c. 1554, in the publications of H. Hilarie.

Example Sentences

• "And I am not a model clergyman—only a decent makeshift."
• "Hoboism cannot be cured or prevented by makeshifts or by local measures and efforts, although community interest naturally is vital in dealing with a problem that comes home to every community."