fillgap

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Etymology[edit]

From fill +‎ gap. Compare stopgap.

Noun[edit]

fillgap (plural fillgaps)

  1. (rare, literal, figurative) That which fills a gap, or serves as a short-term temporary fix until something better comes along.
  2. (rare, literal, figurative) Speech or text that takes up time or space but conveys little to no meaning; fluff.

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