fillgap

English

Alternative forms

• fill-gap

Etymology

From fill +‎ gap. Compare stopgap.

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• stopgap