gavin

gavin

/ˈgavɪn/

noun: a situation arising from short term thinking focused on task completion rather than effective long term solutions .

: creates more problems than it solves.

Also: A person who creates ongoing problems whenever they complete a task. ("He’s a Gavin”)
Origin

GERMANIC OLD ENGLISH gefan . . . given . . . gavin

From: given ("it’s a given") used when indicating a possible situation in which an outcome is predictable.

Gavin is related to “given" in that problems are predictably negative. (it’s a gavin)

Usage: "This “bargain” fridge that didn’t fit under the bench has broken down yet again .”

“It’s a gavin.”

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