Kluge

 KLUGE (kloodj) alt. KLUDGE [from the German "kluge",
       clever] n. 1. A Rube Goldberg device in hardware or software. 2. A
       clever programming trick intended to solve a particular nasty case in
       an efficient, if not clear, manner. Often used to repair bugs. Often
       verges on being a crock. 3. Something that works for the wrong reason.
       4. v. To insert a kluge into a program. "I've kluged this routine
       to get around that weird bug, but there's probably a better way."
       Also KLUGE UP. 5. KLUGE AROUND: To avoid by inserting a kluge. 6.
       (WPI) A feature which is implemented in a RUDE manner.