Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Quick and dirty"

"Quick and dirty" describes a solution or piece of work done fast and without refinement, intended to solve the immediate problem rather than the permanent one.

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How "Quick and dirty" shows up at work

The phrase does a lot of work excusing shortcuts before anyone notices them. Usually paired with a promise to do it properly later, a promise that survives approximately one sprint.

Buzzword

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Plain English

Here's a rough but fast analysis I put together this morning for the standup.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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