patcher

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noun

A person who patches something.

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Meanings

nounpatcher (plural patchers)

plural patchers

  1. A person who patches something.
  2. computingA process or program that applies a software patch.

    It is hidden in an installer, license key generator or patcher that you will need to access the offered video or software.

    2006, Elizabeth Drake, 50 Plus One Tips to Preventing Identity Theft, page 26
  3. historicalbusinessThe driver's assistant or lackey in a team of miners.

Origin

From patch + -er.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

patcher. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patcher

MLA

“patcher.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patcher. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “patcher,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patcher.

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