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hack2

Pronunciation: /hak/

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Definition of hack

noun

  • 1a writer or journalist producing dull, unoriginal work: Sunday newspaper hacks earn their livings on such gullibilities
  • a person who does dull routine work.
  • 2a horse for ordinary riding.
  • a good-quality lightweight riding horse, especially one used in the show ring.
  • a ride on a horse.
  • a horse let out for hire.
  • an inferior or worn-out horse.
  • 3North American a taxi.

verb

[no object] (usually as noun hacking)
  • ride a horse for pleasure or exercise: some gentle hacking in a scenic setting

Derivatives

hackery

noun

Origin:

Middle English (in hack2 (sense 2 of the noun)): abbreviation of hackney. hack2 (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the late 17th century

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