MacGyverism

English Etymology From en MacGyver ism, after the US television show MacGyver (1985–1992) in which the eponymous secret agent resolves crises through practical application of scientific knowledge and inventive use of common items. Noun ~ An ingeniously improvised solution to a problem. en 2005 Mark Frauenfelder Make: Technology on Your Time 4 152 Anyone can learn real-life MacGyverisms using everyday items — you just have to be a little sneaky. en 2008 Joshua Via The Discovery: Beyond the Jesus of Flapjacks and Grilled Cheese 45 She wanted the quick fix — the most economical choice — the MacGyverism. But that's not what she needed. She needed a complete makeover. en 2012 Jeanne Thornton The Dream of Dr. Bantam 254 She had to figure out how to change the lock on the door downstairs—the gum had been a stopgap measure to keep Ira from coming in, classic Institute Macgyverism. en eponyms