Background for hacky

hacky

/ˈhæki/

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adjective

Like a hack; amateurish.

Examples :

"The programmer admitted his solution was a bit hacky, but it was the only way he could get the code to work before the deadline. "

style quality technical

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adjective

Filthy or totally dirty.

Examples :

"After the kids finished playing in the mud, their clothes were completely hacky. "

appearance condition quality

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adjective

Using, or characterised by, hacks: poorly designed workarounds.

Examples :

""The programmer admitted his code was a bit hacky, but it was the only way he could get the software to work with the old system." "

technology computing technical style

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adjective

Short and interrupted, broken, jerky; hacking.

Examples :

"A hacky cough. A hacky laugh. A hacky breath. A hacky howl."

technical computing technology machine