bag on the side n.
[prob. originally related to a
colostomy bag] An extension to an established hack that
is supposed to add some functionality to the original. Usually
derogatory, implying that the original was being overextended and
should have been thrown away, and the new product is ugly,
inelegant, or bloated. Also v. phrase, `to hang a bag on the side
[of]'. "C++? That's just a bag on the side of C ...."
"They want me to hang a bag on the side of the accounting
system."
[prob. originally related to a
colostomy bag] An extension to an established hack that
is supposed to add some functionality to the original. Usually
derogatory, implying that the original was being overextended and
should have been thrown away, and the new product is ugly,
inelegant, or bloated. Also v. phrase, `to hang a bag on the side
[of]'. "C++? That's just a bag on the side of C ...."
"They want me to hang a bag on the side of the accounting
system."
Related:
- bag on the side: n. An extension to an established hack that is
supposed to add some functionality to the original.
Usually derogatory, implying that the original was... - bagbiter /bag'bi:t-*r/ n.
1. Something, such as a
program or a computer,
that fails to work, or works in a remarkably clumsy... - If I throw a dog into a bag,
is it a doggie bag... - You know what's probably a good thing to hang on your porch in the summertime,
to keep mosquitoes away from you and your guests? ... - A mere bag of
shells... - Cat's In The Bag!
The Neighbours Holler... - Papa's got a brand new bag.
--
James... - Would you like that in a bag,
or just the usual handfull... - RETURN
An experience of sheer terror. Here's some advice for when you want
to return goods to their place of purchase.
Find the bag that your product X came in, which naturally...
