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Definition of hack on
hack on
verb
- to work on a pre-existing problem, program, or piece of source code. Compare with hack up.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
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| Definitions include: an exclamation of delight, surprise or amazement. | |
| Definitions include: a geek. | |
| Definitions include: one-off solutions that deal with some special case, rather than a more all-encompassing solution. | |
| Definitions include: the typical amount of computing resources taken up by a computer program. | |
| Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity. | |
| Definitions include: the totality of all blogs. | |
| Definitions include: alternate spelling of kludge. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "sorry, could not resist". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "crack the fuck up". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "oh my fucking god." | |
| Definitions include: very cold. | |
| Definitions include: From a popular image created in 2002 that circulated the web. | |
| Definitions include: activism via hacking. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Read the fucking manual." | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'hack': | |
| Definitions include: to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.) | |
| Definitions include: extremely mad or irritated. | |
| Definitions include: a system that was created by hacking it up over time. | |
| Definitions include: while "hacker" originally had positive connotations, it has since come to refer to individuals who sometimes use computers with malicious intent. | |
| Definitions include: To engage in any activity intensely, especially to be intent on using one's computer for any purpose, though not necessarily engaging in illegal activity via the internet. | |
| Definitions include: to perform one's duties. | |
| Definitions include: a permit, license or other authority issued by a governmental agency authorizing a person to drive a taxicab in service to customers in that area. | |
| Definitions include: to make a person angry. | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate | |
| Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem. | |
| Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem. | |
| Definitions include: "hacker". | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of "hacker". | |
| Definitions include: "leet" spelling of "hacker". | |
| Definitions include: a l33t hax0r. | |
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Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
| Definitions include: to be very happy. | |
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