What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kludge
Example
I had to kludge together a solution using duct tape and paperclips. [kludge: verb]
Example
The software was a kludge of different modules that didn't work well together. [kludge: noun]
bodge
Example
I had to bodge the broken chair leg with some glue and a nail. [bodge: verb]
Example
The repair job was a bodge and didn't hold up for long. [bodge: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bodge is more commonly used in British English, while kludge is more commonly used in North American English. Both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between kludge and bodge?
Kludge is more formal than bodge, which is more informal and colloquial. However, both words are generally used in informal contexts and may not be appropriate in formal writing or speech.
