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hackathon

Pronunciation: /ˈhakəθɒn/
Definition of hackathon

noun

informal
  • an event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming:a series of 48-hour hackathons to build new web and mobile services

Origin:

1990s: from hack1, on the pattern of marathon

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Definition of hackathon in the US English dictionary
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