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Definition of hacking 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: "credibility". | |
| Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what you doing" i.e. "what are you doing". | |
| Definitions include: the act of removing the CPU from a computer in order to perform a replacement or upgrade. | |
| Definitions include: of software, poorly built due to the accumulation of code written over a long period of time. | |
| Definitions include: used with a subject matter to refer to a person with deep, expert knowledge of that subject matter. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my arrogant opinion". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I Don't Believe You." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bastard operator from hell". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Game of the Year". | |
| Definitions include: a session of communication that has little information relative to its time-length. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do the right thing". | |
| Definitions include: a computer program that single-handedly or near single-handedly makes a computing platform popular. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "First World problem" or "First World problems". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Jesus Fucking Christ". | |
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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