What does HACKS mean?

Word: Hacks 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A person who is incompetent or unskilled at a particular activity.
• Noun: A rough cut or blow.
• Verb: Cut or chop roughly.
• Verb: Use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /hæks/
• UK: /haks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hacks" originated from the Old English word "haccian" which means "to cut." It was first used as a noun in the 18th century to describe a horse that was unfit for riding. Later on, it was used to describe a person who is unskilled or incompetent at a particular activity. The verb form of "hacks" was first used in the 19th century to describe the act of cutting roughly. In modern times, "hacks" is commonly used to describe unauthorized access to computer data.

5. Synonyms:

• Amateur
• Incompetent
• Novice
• Unskilled
• Butcher
• Chop
• Cut
• Slash

6. Related Words:

• Chops
• Clash
• Couch
• Cough
• Craft

7. Example Sentences:

• The new intern is a complete hack and can even answer the phone properly.
• The boxer received