Hack Definition & Meaning
hack
- noun
- one who works hard at boring tasks
- a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends
- a mediocre and disdained writer
- a tool (as a hoe or pick or mattock) used for breaking up the surface of the soil
- a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
- an old or over-worked horse
- a horse kept for hire
- a saddle horse used for transportation rather than sport etc.
- verb
- cut with a hacking tool
- be able to manage or manage successfully; "I can't hack it anymore"; "she could not cut the long days in the office"
- cut away; "he hacked his way through the forest"
- kick on the arms
- kick on the shins
- fix a computer program piecemeal until it works; "I'm not very good at hacking but I'll give it my best"
- significantly cut up a manuscript
- cough spasmodically; "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day"
"Hack" in song lyrics
See how hack is used in real songs:
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"But I react with raps that suckas hack"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled — Compatible -
"Yo I love to jerk like ? love to hack"
The High and Mighty (presents) — Hands on Experience -
"I slash and cut and hack"
Insane Clown Posse — The Juggla
Words that rhyme with hack
Usage tips for "hack"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hack" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hack to find words that pair well.