Synonyms for

Hacks

Verb / hæks / Another word for hacks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hacks means to cut or chop roughly and irregularly.

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Common collocations

  • life hacks
  • keyboard hacks
  • coding hacks
  • kitchen hacks
  • security hacks
  • brain hacks
  • growth hacks

Word family

noun hack
verb hack
adjective hacky

Usage note

The term 'hacks' often refers to clever, unconventional solutions to problems, especially in technology or everyday life. It can sometimes imply a shortcut that bypasses normal procedures.

Example sentences

  1. He hacks down trees with an axe to make firewood.
  2. The cook hacks the vegetables into small pieces.
  3. The thief hacked into the computer system to steal sensitive information.
  4. The journalist hacked into the politician's email to find a scandal.
  5. The company had to hire a cybersecurity expert to prevent hackers from stealing their data.

Quotes

  • I don't need to hack your account. I can just read your status updates to know what's going on in your life.
  • A hacker is someone who uses a computer system to gain unauthorized access to data.
  • The best way to learn how to hack is to study computer programming.

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