Meaning & Definition of word "Hack"

Hack

/hæk/

1. A rough cut or blow.
- Example: The lumberjack's hack left marks on the tree.
2. An unauthorized intrusion into a computer system.
- Example: The website suffered a security breach due to a hack last night.
3. A clever solution to a problem or a trick that provides an advantage.
- Example: I found a useful life hack for organizing my home.

1. To cut or chop something in a rough or violent way.
- Example: He hacked at the branches with a dull axe.
2. To gain unauthorized access to data in a computer system.
- Example: The hacker managed to hack into the company's database.
3. To modify or adjust something, especially a piece of technology, to make it work in a desired manner.
- Example: She decided to hack her old computer to improve its performance.

●Middle English 'haken', from Old English 'hēcian', related to 'to cut or chop'.

hack into:

To gain unauthorized access to a computer or network.

hacker:

A person who engages in hacking.

life hack:

A clever tip or trick that helps with daily tasks.

hacker:

A person who uses their skills to gain unauthorized access to data.

malware:

Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

exploit:

A piece of code or software that takes advantage of a bug or vulnerability.

Meaning: To make a clever alteration or modification.

● Example Sentence: I hacked my old bike to improve its speed.

Meaning: A quick and dirty solution to a problem.

● Example Sentence: We need a hack to fix this issue fast.