Definition of hack on

hack on

verb

to work on a pre-existing problem, program, or piece of source code. Compare with hack up.
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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':
fat-finger	Definitions include: to accidentally press a button or key adjacent to the desired one, e.g. while typing on a keyboard or entering a phone number.
hack up	Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem.
RTM	Definitions include: acronym for "read the manual".
context switch	Definitions include: to switch between tasks, requiring one to switch their focus on the new task.
TIA	Definitions include: acronym for "thanks in advance".
typo-squat	Definitions include: to occupy a domain name that is a misspelling of a popular website.
IKR	Definitions include: acronym for "I know, right?"
AFAIUI	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it".
PM	Definitions include: acronym for "private message".
pip	Definitions include: a person who acts like they know everything but actually knows nothing.
PEBCAK	Definitions include: acronym for "problem exists between chair and keyboard".
kk	Definitions include: an emphatic "Okay," via a doubled "k".
RL	Definitions include: acronym for "real life".
Godwin's Law	Definitions include: an Internet "Law" (i.e. observation that often holds true) formulated by Mike Godwin.
YKWIM	Definitions include: acronym for "you know what I mean."
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Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'hack':
hack	Definitions include: to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.)
hacked off	Definitions include: extremely mad or irritated.
hacked up	Definitions include: a system that was created by hacking it up over time.
hacker	Definitions include: while "hacker" originally had positive connotations, it has since come to refer to individuals who sometimes use computers with malicious intent.
hacking it	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.
hack it	Definitions include: to perform one's duties.
hack license	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.
hack off	Definitions include: to make a person angry.
hack the carrot	Definitions include: to masturbate
hack together	Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem.
hack up	Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem.
hax0r	Definitions include: "hacker".
haxor	Definitions include: spelling variant of "hacker".
haxxor	Definitions include: "leet" spelling of "hacker".
l33t hax0r	Definitions include: a l33t hax0r.
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Other terms relating to 'on':
accidentally on purpose	Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
a lot on (one's) plate	Definitions include: See on (one's) plate.
as much use as a handbrake on a canoe	Definitions include: useless.
as useless as tits on a boar hog	Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
back on (one's) feet	Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event.
back on pipe	Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction.
bag on	Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
bail on	Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon.
ball on	Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on".
bang on	Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented.
barge in on	Definitions include: See barge in.
beast on	Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
be in on	Definitions include: to be involved with.
*be like flies on sht**	Definitions include: to be present in large numbers.
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