System D

A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.

Proper noun

  1. A manner of responding to challenges with quick thinking and improvisation.
    • It's when the orders are pouring in and the supplies are running low and the tempers are growing thin that one sees System D practiced at its highest level. Hot water explodes? No sweat. - 2006, Anthony Bourdain,...

Origin

Calque of French système D.