Associations to the word «Stopgap»

Wiktionary

STOPGAP, adjective. Temporary; short-term.
STOPGAP, noun. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.

Dictionary definition

STOPGAP, noun. Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb