# patch-up

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpæt͡ʃˌʌp/

## Definitions
1. The act of patching or repairing.
2. An instance of patching or repairing.
3. A hastily performed repair job; a quick fix.

## Etymology
patch + up

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