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hacker

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhækɚ/ · UK /ˈhækə/

Forms: hackers

hacker means: A person who enters computer systems or takes computer information without permission.

noun

COMPUTER INTRUDERB1

A person who enters computer systems or takes computer information without permission.

  • A hacker stole my password.
  • Hackers broke into the company’s computer network.
  • The security team blocked the hacker’s access.

Similar words: cybercriminal

Common phrases: computer hacker, hacker attack, a hacker group

UNSKILLED PLAYERC2

Someone who plays a sport badly, especially golf or tennis.

  • I’m just a weekend hacker at golf.
  • The court was full of hackers missing easy shots.
  • Even a hacker like me enjoyed the tournament.

Similar words: duffer

Opposites: expert

Common phrases: tennis hacker, weekend hacker, golf hacker

Questions about hacker

What does hacker mean?

A person who enters computer systems or takes computer information without permission.

What is hacker in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgisayar korsanı · Español: pirata informático · Français: pirate informatique · Deutsch: Hacker · Italiano: pirata informatico · 日本語: ハッカー

How do you pronounce hacker?

In American English /ˈhækɚ/; in British English /ˈhækə/.

How do you use hacker in a sentence?

A hacker stole my password. Hackers broke into the company’s computer network.

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