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Monkey patch

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monkeypatchverbAlternative spelling of monkey patch. [(programming slang, transitive) To alter the behaviour of a program by forcibly overriding aspects of the original code at runtime.]
monkey-patchnounAlternative spelling of monkey patch. [(programming slang) A patch which alters the behaviour of a program by forcibly overriding aspects of the original code at runtime.]
patchnounA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
hotpatchnounAlternative form of hot patch. [(computing) A patch (software fix) which is applied to a system while it is running, without the need to reboot the system to complete the patching process.]
hot patchnoun(computing) A patch (software fix) which is applied to a system while it is running, without the need to reboot the system to complete the patching process.
patchernoun(computing) A process or program that applies a software patch.
patch filenoun(computing) A text file or binary file that lists differences between two versions of a file.
bugfixnoun(software engineering) A patch or change that fixes the unwanted behaviour caused by a bug.
modpacknoun(video games) A predefined collection of mods (end user-created packages that modify game behavior) for a video game.
patchsetnoun(computing, programming) A set of software patches.
hacknounA tool for chopping.
wallhackverb(video games, transitive) To use a wallhack.
enbuggingnoun(programming, humorous, rare) The introduction of bugs into a program.
hooknounA rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
jumpnounThe act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.
maphacknoun(video games) A patch enabling a player to cheat by viewing more of the game map than is actually visible to him or her.
modchipnounA computer chip or similar hardware device used to modify the behaviour of a games console.
type punningnoun(programming) The circumvention of the system of data types in a programming language in order to achieve an effect that would be difficult or impossible to achieve within the bounds of the formal language.
pokenounA prod, jab, or thrust.
proggienoun(politics, informal, often derogatory) A progressive.

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