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hackish

Hackish (adj) means Characteristic of hacks, or inferior writers.

adj
1
Characteristic of hacks, or inferior writers.
2
Using, or characterised by, hacks: poorly designed workarounds.
3
Characteristic of hackers.
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Etymology

From hack + -ish.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of hackish?

"hackish" (adj) means characteristic of hacks, or inferior writers.

What are the different meanings of hackish?

"hackish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Characteristic of hacks, or inferior writers; 2. Using, or characterised by, hacks: poorly designed workarounds; 3. Characteristic of hackers.

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