Synonyms for hacker

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hak-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæk ər

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Définition of hacker

Origin : "a chopper, cutter," perhaps also "one who makes hacking tools," early 13c. (as a surname), agent noun from hack (v.1). Meaning "one who gains unauthorized access to computer records" is attested by 1983, agent noun from hack (v.2). Said to be from slightly earlier tech slang sense of "one who works like a hack at writing and experimenting with software, one who enjoys computer programming for its own sake," 1976, reputedly a usage that evolved at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (however an MIT student from the late 1960s recalls hack (n.) being used then and there in the general sense of "creative prank," which clouds its sense connection with the "writing for hire" word, and there may be a source or an influence here in hack (v.1)).

noun someone proficient at computers, especially a hobbyist

Example sentences :

The bishop and Hacker melted into tears as they bade their master farewell.
Extract from : « Charles I » by Jacob Abbott

This morning Hacker and Axtell were hanged and quartered, as the rest are.
Extract from : « Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete » by Samuel Pepys

Then Colonel Hacker said I might go home, and keep at home, and not go abroad to meetings.
Extract from : « George Fox » by George Fox

Vastly impressive and weird is Mr. Hacker's "And there was a great cry in Egypt."
Extract from : « The Quiver, 2/1900 » by Various

I directed my hacker to my apartment, and grabbed the phone in the bubble.
Extract from : « Modus Vivendi » by Gordon Randall Garrett

But Jonathan made as though the whole thing was nonsense, and wouldn't let neither Thomas nor Hacker move a pebble.
Extract from : « Humorous Ghost Stories » by Dorothy Scarborough

It's in a hacker's nature to question conventions and be tempted by intricate problems.
Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow

She made to go in, for Hacker was sitting on his horse at her very door; but that weren't enough for him.
Extract from : « The Torch and Other Tales » by Eden Phillpotts

"The more comes out, the more it looks as if he'd better be kept away," said Mr. Hacker.
Extract from : « The Torch and Other Tales » by Eden Phillpotts

"Hacker naturally thinks that your brother is still living," explained Charity.
Extract from : « The Torch and Other Tales » by Eden Phillpotts

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