C1nouninformaltechnology
US/hæk/
UK/hæk/
an act of breaking into a computer system; also a clever, simple trick that makes a task easier
In context
The bank says no customer money was lost in the hack.
Here's a useful kitchen hack: freeze leftover herbs in olive oil.
The data hack exposed the personal details of millions of users.
Words that go with hack
noun + noun
- life hacka clever trick that makes everyday tasks easierShe shares a new life hack for packing suitcases every week.
- productivity hacka clever trick for getting more work doneMy favorite productivity hack is turning off notifications.
adjective + noun
- massive hacka very large attack on computer systemsThe company lost customer data in a massive hack.