idiom
keep it simple, stupid
KEEP it SIM-pul STOO-pid
kiːp ɪt ˈsɪmpəl ˈstuːpɪdListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepitsimplestupid
Dictionary meaning
design principle stating that systems work best when kept simple rather than made complex; the KISS principle advises against unnecessary complication when a straightforward solution is available
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