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hack

[ ˈhak]

hack

adjective

Definition of hack (Entry 4 of 7)

1 : working for hire especially with mediocre professional standards
//a hack journalist

2 : performed by or suited to a person who works or writes purely for the purpose of earning money : characteristic of a hack : mediocre
//hack writing

3 : hackneyed, trite
//hack dramatic scenes

hack

verb

[ˈhak]

hacked; hacking

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Adjective

Synonyms: Antonyms:adjective

First Known Use of hack

Verb (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 2a(1)

Adjective

circa 1734, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1846, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Verb (3)

1873, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

circa 1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hack

Verb (1) and Noun (1)

Middle English hakken, from Old English -haccian; akin to Old High German hacchōn to hack, Old English hōc hook

Noun (2), Adjective, and Verb (2)

short for hackney

Verb (3)

hack, noun, board on which a hawk is fed, state of partial liberty, probably alteration of Middle English hache, heche, heck lower door, hatch

Noun (3)

origin unknown

Dictionary Entries near hack

Phrases Related to hack

hack off

hacked off

hacking cough

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hack

(Entry 1 of 4)

used or heard so often as to be dull

the abrupt revelation of an enemy masquerading as a friend is such a hack plot twist

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twice-told

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hack

noun (1)

Synonyms of hack (Entry 2 of 4)

1 a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface

smallish hacks made in the bark of the trees marked the trail through the forest

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slit,
slot

2 a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

completely stunned by a vicious hack across the neck

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hack

noun (2)

Synonyms & Antonyms of hack (Entry 3 of 4)

1 an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled

after a week of hailing hacks and inhabiting hotels, the sales rep was happy to be home

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hackney

limousine

2 a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science

is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?

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hack

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of hack (Entry 4 of 4)

1 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities

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2 to put up with (something painful or difficult)

she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer

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reconcile (to)

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More Definitions forhack

hack

verb

\ ˈhak \

hacked; hacking

Kids Definition of hack

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : to cut with repeated chopping blows

2 : to cough in a short broken way

3 : to write computer programs for enjoyment

4 : to gain access to a computer illegally

hack

noun

Kids Definition of hack (Entry 2 of 3)

: a short broken cough

hack

noun

Kids Definition of hack (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : a horse let out for hire or used for varied work

2 : a person who works for pay at a routine writing job

3 : a person who does work that is not good or original and especially a writer who is not very good

hack

intransitive verb

\ ˈhak \

Medical Definition of hack

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to cough in a short dry manner

hack

noun

Medical Definition of hack (Entry 2 of 2)

: a short dry cough