Definition of Bricolage

1. Noun. Construction using whatever was available at the time. ¹

2. Noun. Something constructed using whatever was available at the time. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bricolage

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bricolage

brickmen
brickmould
brickmoulds
brickor mortis
bricks
bricks and clicks
bricks and mortar
bricks up
brickshaped
brickwise
brickwork
brickworks
bricky
brickyard
brickyards
bricolage (current term)
bricolages
bricole
bricoles
bricoleur
bricoleurs
bridal
bridal-wreath
bridal gown
bridal registry
bridal salon
bridal shower
bridal showers
bridal wear
bridal wreath

Literary usage of Bricolage

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Conceptions of Social Inquiry by J. J. Snyman (1993)
"As Spivak points out, however (Derrida, 1980:XX), "like all 'useful' words, 'bricolage' must also be placed 'under erasure'". For, as Derrida (1978:285) ..."

2. OECD Economics Glossary: English-French = Glossaire de L'économie de L'OCDE by Oecd, SourceOECD (Online service) (2006)
"DIY activities 1. activités indépendantes [COM] — 2. activités en 'libre-service' [COM] - 3. bricolage [COM] dole allocation de chômage [EMO] be on the dole ..."

3. Directory of European Trade Fairs: A Key to the World for Exporters (1992)
"... bricolage FREIZEIT Do-it-Yourself GARTEN + FREIZEIT bricolage Educational Materials and Services MACHINERY-MECHANICS Didacta Slovaca Didacta ..."

4. Wetenskapbeelde in Die Geesteswetenskappe by J. Snyman (1995)
"... 1980:XX), "soos alle "nuttige" woorde, moet "bricolage" ook "onder ... wat 'n skoon breuk met die verlede impliseer) en bricolage ("n metafoor vir die ..."

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