Entity: MACGYVER
MACGYVER refers to the act of creatively solving a problem using whatever resources are available, often in a makeshift or unconventional manner.
MACGYVER
Etymology
The term 'MACGYVER' originates from the name of the fictional character Angus MacGyver, a resourceful and ingenious secret agent in the TV series 'MacGyver.'
Definition
MACGYVER refers to the act of creatively solving a problem using whatever resources are available, often in a makeshift or unconventional manner.
Historical Context
The term gained popularity through the TV series 'MacGyver,' which aired in the 1980s and featured the protagonist using his scientific knowledge and improvisational skills to overcome challenges.
Cultural Significance
'MacGyvering' has become synonymous with ingenuity and resourcefulness in popular culture, inspiring a sense of creative problem-solving.
Related Concepts
- MacGyverism: The noun form of MACGYVER, describing a creative and resourceful solution to a problem.
See Also
To solve a problem in a creative, resourceful, typically 'jury-rigged' fashion.