Jugad

Pronunciation: /dʒʌˈɡæd/

Definitions of jugad

noun a Hindi slang term used to describe a creative or innovative solution to a problem, often involving resourcefulness and quick thinking

Example Sentences

A1 I used some jugad to fix my broken chair.

A2 She applied some jugad to make the old computer work again.

B1 The students showed great jugad in creating a makeshift projector screen.

B2 His jugad skills helped him survive in the wilderness.

C1 The engineer's jugad approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.

C2 Her jugad for finding creative solutions to complex issues is unparalleled.

Examples of jugad in a Sentence

formal The engineer used innovative 'jugad' techniques to solve the complex problem.

informal We'll have to do some 'jugad' to make this work on such short notice.

slang Let's apply some 'jugad' to get out of this tricky situation.

figurative Sometimes life requires a little 'jugad' to navigate through its challenges.

Grammatical Forms of jugad

• past tense: jugaad-ed
• plural: jugads
• comparative: more jugad
• superlative: most jugad
• present tense: jugaads
• future tense: will jugad
• perfect tense: have jugaad
• continuous tense: is jugading
• singular: jugad
• positive degree: very jugad
• infinitive: to jugad
• gerund: jugading
• participle: jugaaded

Origin and Evolution of jugad

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: Hindi

Story behind the word: The word 'jugad' originated in the Hindi language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Indian subcontinent to describe a makeshift or innovative solution to a problem, 'jugad' has since gained popularity globally to represent frugal innovation and jugaad mindset in entrepreneurship and business.