Definition of Hack
Hack
hack
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
to cut unevenly or sever with blows;
e.g. It wasn't unusual for people to hack at their bushes.
(verb)
to clear a path ahead;
e.g. They had to hack their way through the dense forest.
(noun)
computer programming that gains illegal access to (a computer network or system);
e.g. Hackers are notorious for their ability to gain private information off computer databases.
(verb)
short, dry cough;
e.g. Lung illnesses are normally accompanied by hacking.
(noun)
clever tips or tricks for improving one's quality of life;
e.g. Using the rim of a glass to peel away the skin from the flesh of peaches or avocado is a simple life hack.
(noun)
having mediocre or low-quality work standards;
e.g. The journalist the agency sent them was a hack.
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