fillgap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

fillgap fillgaps fill-gap

Etymology

From fill + gap. Compare stopgap.

Synonyms

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