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Browsing page 5 of words meaning business (related to) (91 words total)
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gravy train
noun
- a lucrative endeavor that requires little work.
Citation from "Bonds Wait for Credible Plan", California Rail News, April 2011 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
Last edited on Jul 06 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
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hack
noun
- an untalented professional.
He's just some consulting hack.
I love my husband, but he's a hack.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
Last edited on Apr 23 2013. Submitted by Ed from Melbourne, VIC, Australia on Nov 10 1999.
- a cough.
That's quite a hack you've got there.
- See more words with the same meaning: to cough.
Last edited on Mar 23 2002. Submitted by Amie on Mar 23 2002.
- an untalented golfer.
He is not a good golfer, he is a hack.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
- See more words with the same meaning: sports (related to).
Last edited on Aug 19 2002. Submitted by George G. from Târgovişte, Romania on Aug 19 2002.
- a quick solution that solves a problem, but does not solve it particularly well, or in a particularly good way.
Yeah, it's working now, but I just did a hack.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to accomplish, work hard.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- a prank or practical joke. Popularized at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT.)
Last edited on Oct 21 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 11 2010.
- an unlicensed taxicab driver.
Last edited on Nov 07 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 07 2011.
- an untalented journalist.
Last edited on Mar 19 2016. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 19 2016.
- To Hack something is to change something.
So to change colour by painting or to make it do something other than it's intended purpose. Normally with home decorations to suit your decor. Or to make things more usefulCheck out the hack I've done on my new shoe rack. To turn it into something useful for the kitchen.
After redecorating my house this item didn't go. So I hacked it to change its colour and now it's fits in perfect.
Last edited on Jul 16 2017. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 16 2017.
verb - ambitransitive
- to work on a computer programming or computer software problem.
Person A: What have you been up to?
Person B: Just hasking Haskell.I'm going to hack for a bit then get something to eat.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to accomplish, work hard.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
verb - intransitive
- to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.)
You got the Hackysack? Let's go hack.
- See more words with the same meaning: sports (related to).
Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.
- to cough.
Don't hack all over the place - cover your mouth!
- See more words with the same meaning: to cough.
Last edited on Oct 21 2010. Submitted by Amie on Mar 23 2002.
- to explore the problem-solving capabilities of a computer and its software.
I didn't get a lot accomplished this weekend. Just did some hacking.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to accomplish, work hard.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- to operate an unlicensed taxicab.
Last edited on Nov 07 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 07 2011.
- to waste time.
Synonyms: mess around, hang out
What did you do all weekend?
Not much, just hacked around with Judy.Last edited on Jan 08 2019. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 08 2019.
verb - transitive
- to withstand.
I can't hack this.
- See more words with the same meaning: to accept insults.
Last edited on Dec 16 2010. Submitted by Nimesh P. from UK on Feb 05 2002.
- to use a particular computing technology.
I haven't hacked Lisp in a few years.
Last edited on Oct 21 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 11 2010.
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hired gun
noun
- a person hired for their expertise.
Citation from "CSI Myths: The Shaky Science Behind Forensics", Popular Mechanics, Brad Reagan, August 2009 issue censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: an expert, a fan.
Last edited on Nov 10 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 27 2009.
- an employee under contract rather than permanent employment.
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Last edited on Nov 10 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- a mercenary.
Last edited on Nov 10 2011. Submitted by Slaag Master from Salt Lake City, UT, USA on Jan 23 2010.
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hole in the wall
adjective
- of a business, small and often decrepit.
He always gets pho from this hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant.
- See more words with the same meaning: a mess.
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: small.
Last edited on Sep 11 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 11 2018.
noun
- a small, often decrepit business.
My favorite bar is this hole in the wall off of Broadway.
He always gets pho from this Vietnamese hole in the wall.
- See more words with the same meaning: a mess.
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: small.
Last edited on Sep 11 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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hook up
- get a good word in for yourself to a person you're interested in dating.
Can you get me the hook-up with that girl over there?
Last edited on Jul 24 2002. Submitted by Brittney from Pine Bluff, AR, USA on Jul 24 2002.
- What a hooker does.
That hooker is hooking up major john.
Last edited on Aug 09 2017. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 09 2017.
noun
- a person who provides illegal drugs.
Do you need a hookup?
- See more words with the same meaning: to deal drugs, drug dealer.
Last edited on May 10 1998. Submitted by Rogue from CA, USA on May 10 1998.
- a connection for merchandise. Especially used for illegal merchandise.
Want beer? I've got the hook-up.
I got the hook-up on that cell phone you wanted.
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Last edited on Aug 09 2010. Submitted by Audrey M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 22 1999.
- sexual activity, though typically not coitus. Usually implies more than kissing or "making out." Making out + touching breasts would qualify as a "hook up."
Citation from ""Bachelor Pad" premieres", Salon, Chris Le, Aug 9 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: sex or not-quite-sex (ambiguous terms).
Last edited on Aug 09 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 09 2010.
verb
- to meet up with someone.
I hooked up with the rest of my group at his Halloween party.
- See more words with the same meaning: to meet with.
Last edited on May 10 1998. Submitted by Rogue from CA, USA on May 10 1998.
verb - intransitive
- to engage in (usually non-committal) sexual activity, though typically not coitus. Usually implies more than kissing or "making out." Making out + touching breasts would qualify as "hooking up."
They hooked up last night after the party.
Citation from "Sin-Say-Shun Awards Afterparty", Party Down (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon Do", Happy Endings (TV), Season 1 Episode 6 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "You've Got Male", Happy Endings (TV), Season 1 Episode 9 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 3 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: sex or not-quite-sex (ambiguous terms).
Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Rogue from CA, USA on May 10 1998.
- to enter into a relationship.
How did your parents hook up?
Citation from "Francine's Flashback", American Dad (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (2005) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Nov 20 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 20 2011.
- to engage in casual sexual intercourse with someone.
Citation from "Who Really Killed Local KRBC Reporter Jennifer Servo", Hub Pages, Ethan King, August 5, 2020 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Nov 17 2022. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 17 2022.
verb - transitive
- a request, when used alone.
You've got chocolate? Hook me up!
- See more words with the same meaning: requests (list of).
Last edited on Oct 01 2001. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 01 2001.
- to give.
He hooked me up with some dinner.
Citation from "Pilot", Alphas (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: to give.
Last edited on Jul 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 01 2001.
- to put a person in a favorable position.
Citation from "Lobsterfest", Bob's Burgers (TV), Season 1 Episode 12 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Pilot", Alphas (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: to help.
Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 20 2011.
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I
ic
noun
- acronym for "Individual Contributor".
I think I want to stop managing people and go back to being an IC. I never get to do real work any more.
- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
Last edited on Apr 25 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
other
- "I see".
icu.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Oct 25 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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inside the box
adverb
- conventionally.
Citation from "Baby Monitor", Raising Hope (TV), Season 1 Episode 21 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
Last edited on Oct 09 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 09 2011.
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jobber
noun
- a "professional wrestler" who loses matches so as to build up a featured wrestler's win/loss record and crowd appeal. Derogatory.
I refuse to deal with Sean - he's a total jobber.
- See more words with the same meaning: miscellaneous insults (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to lose, be defeated, fail.
Last edited on Dec 27 2010. Submitted by Michael C. from Old Bridge Township, USA on Feb 02 1999.
- object with unspecified name.
Hand me that jobber over there.
- See more words with the same meaning: unspecified item(s), 'stuff', 'thing(s)'.
Last edited on Dec 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
- a middleman who buys and sells merchandise.
Citation from "A Chili Sauce to Crow About", The New York Times, John T. Edge, May 19 2009 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
Last edited on Nov 02 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 02 2010.
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low-hanging fruit
noun - uncountable
- of an entire task, the easy portions.
We've already tackled the low-hanging fruit, so it's time to move onto the difficult problems that we've been putting off.
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: easy, simple.
Last edited on Nov 28 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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MAFIAA, the
noun - uncountable
- a pejorative term for both the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), likening them to the mafia.
What do you mean I should pay for that? Are you a member of the MAFIAA or something?
- See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 10 2010.
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