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Definition of hacky

hacky

/ˈhæki/
hack · y
Adverb:hackily
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hacky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Inelegant, makeshift, or poorly structured, though temporarily functional (especially of computer code or technical solutions).

Example

"We deployed a hacky workaround to fix the server outage before the product launch, but we will need to rewrite the module properly next week."

2

Unoriginal, trite, or relying on overused tropes, especially in comedy or creative writing.

Example

"The comedian's routine relied on hacky jokes about airline food that failed to impress the audience."

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• Rhymes for hacky

• Nearby Words

hacksaw
hacktivism
hacktivist
hacky
haddock
hades
hadith

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hacky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hacky
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