BAG ON THE SIDE
\bˈaɡ ɒnðə sˈa͡ɪd], \bˈaɡ ɒnðə sˈaɪd], \b_ˈa_ɡ ɒ_n_ð_ə s_ˈaɪ_d]\
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An extension to an established hack that is supposed to addsome functionality to the original. Usually derogatory,implying that the original was being overextended and shouldhave been thrown away, and the new product is ugly, inelegant,or bloated. Also "to hang a bag on the side [of]". "C++?That's just a bag on the side of C." "They want me to hang abag on the side of the accounting system."
By Denis Howe
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