What does hacky mean?
Hacky means Like a hack; amateurish..
Hacky
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Like a hack; amateurish..
Definitions by Sense
- Like a hack; amateurish.
- (Geordie) Filthy or totally dirty.
- (computing, informal) Using, or characterised by, hacks: poorly designed workarounds.
- (colloquial) Short and interrupted, broken, jerky; hacking.
- (comedy, informal) Hackneyed (lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite)
Example Sentences
A hacky cough. A hacky laugh. A hacky breath. A hacky howl.
Synonyms for hacky
Antonyms for hacky
Related Words
Word Forms
- hackier
- hackiest
- more hacky
- most hacky
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hacky?
Common synonyms include hackish.
What is the opposite of hacky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hacky in a sentence?
A hacky cough. A hacky laugh. A hacky breath. A hacky howl.
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