ALL meanings of band-aid
band-aid
B b - variable noun band-aid A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body. 3
- adjective band-aid If you refer to a Band-Aid solution to a problem, you mean that you disapprove of it because you think that it will only be effective for a short period. 3
- noun band-aid a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape 3
- noun band-aid something that provides a temporary solution to a problem 3
- noun band-aid a small prepared bandage of gauze and adhesive tape for minor wounds 3
- noun band-aid a bandage of this type 3
- noun band-aid a temporary, superficial remedy for a serious or complex problem 3
- adjective band-aid providing only temporary, superficial relief 3
- noun band-aid (often lowercase) Informal. a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution that does not satisfy the basic or long-range need: The proposed reform isn't thorough enough to be more than just a band-aid. 1
- adjective band-aid (often lowercase) Informal. serving as a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution: band-aid measures to solve a complex problem. 1
- noun band-aid An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound. 0
- noun band-aid A temporary or makeshift solution to a problem, created ad hoc (often used with a negative connotation of a lack of foresight). 0
- verb band-aid To apply an adhesive bandage. 0
- verb band-aid To apply a makeshift fix; to jury-rig. 0