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hacker

/hækə(ɹ)/

noun

Meaning

  • One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

  • One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.

  • A computer security professional.

  • Something that hacks; a tool or device for hacking.

  • A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.

  • Someone who hacks.

  • One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis.

    "a tennis hacker"

  • One who operates a taxicab

Synonyms

cracker