Meaning ofhackin English

Verb

1. to cut roughly; chop down
   The gardener will hack away the overgrown branches.
2. to quickly modify code for a temporary fix
   The developer had to hack together a solution overnight.
3. to apply a trick for increased efficiency; productivity
   To increase productivity, she learned to hack her morning routine.
4. to endure difficulties; persevere
   After losing her job, she had to hack it out for months before finding new employment.
5. to gain unauthorized access (to a system)
   The company's database was hacked by a group of cyber attackers.
6. to infiltrate someone's account or device
   The hacker managed to hack into her social media account and stole her personal info.
7. to cheat using unauthorized modifications; exploit glitches
   Some players hack the game by using cheat codes to get unlimited lives.
8. to strike an opponent with a stick (in ice hockey)
   The hockey player was penalized for attempting to hack at the opponent's stick.
9. to swing at a pitched ball (in baseball)
   The baseball player swung hard but failed to hack the fastball.
10. to kick shins in sports; foul play
    The soccer player was given a yellow card for trying to hack at his opponent's legs.
11. to cough loudly; audible sound
    The patient's persistent hack made it difficult for the doctor to examine her throat.