Hacker Definition

hacker
noun
  1. someone who plays golf poorly
  2. a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber- terrorism
  3. a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; "true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers"
  4. one who works hard at boring tasks

"Hacker" in song lyrics

See how hacker is used in real songs:

  • "that's like trying to fight the hacker"
    Binary Star — One Man Army
  • "False picture, False name, Internet hacker"
    Bolo Gah f/ Begga Ooh — Last Night
  • "how to tell if you have a hacker"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hacker"

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