adjective
hacky
Hacky (adjective) means Crudely or amateurishly done, especially describing a rough workaround rather than a proper fix. Example: “The code worked, but it was a pretty hacky solution.”
adjective
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Crudely or amateurishly done, especially describing a rough workaround rather than a proper fix.
"The code worked, but it was a pretty hacky solution."
How to use hacky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRough, improvised, and not elegant — often used about code or quick fixes.
When to use it
Informal, common in tech and programming slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- hackier, more hacky
- Superlative
- hackiest, most hacky
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Etymology
From hack plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for hacky
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What does “hacky” mean?
The word “hacky” means crudely or amateurishly done, especially describing a rough workaround rather than a proper fix. In plain terms, rough, improvised, and not elegant — often used about code or quick fixes.
How do you use “hacky” in a sentence?
Here is “hacky” used in a sentence: “The code worked, but it was a pretty hacky solution.”
What is another word for “hacky”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hacky” include hackish.
What part of speech is “hacky”?
“Hacky” is an adjective.
