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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': | |
Definitions include: an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online. | |
Definitions include: alternative spelling of "fine", as in attractive. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "bastard operator from hell". | |
Definitions include: in computing, an example or placeholder variable. | |
Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "just shaking my head". | |
Definitions include: on the web, for many sites to link to a particular website using a particular phrase, such that the particular website is the first result when searching for the phrase. | |
Definitions include: to fail in a grand way. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "I don't give a shit". | |
Definitions include: "to be honest". | |
Definitions include: the level to which something is bogus. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "what do you mean". | |
Definitions include: the "real world" time of day - i.e. the time of day displayed by the clock on the wall - rather than other measures of time, such as a computer's current uptime. | |
Definitions include: source code that is extremely difficult to understand. | |
Definitions include: acronym for "I love you too". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
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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. | |
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: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic. | |
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. | |
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