# fillgap

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. That which fills a gap, or serves as a short-term temporary fix until something better comes along.
2. Speech or text that takes up time or space but conveys little to no meaning; fluff.

## Etymology
From fill + gap. Compare stopgap.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fillgap