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Definition of lifehack

lifehack

/ˈlaɪfˌhæk/
life · hack
Plural:lifehacks
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Past Simple:lifehacked
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Past Participle:lifehacked
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Present Participle:lifehacking
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lifehack Lexical Profile

lifehack Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strategy, technique, or simple shortcut that helps a person manage their time and daily tasks in a more efficient or productive way.

Example

"Using a binder clip to organize tangled charging cables on your desk is a popular lifehack."

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• verb

1

To apply a clever shortcut or unconventional technique to solve an everyday problem or improve personal productivity.

Example

"She managed to lifehack her morning routine by prepping all her meals and outfits on Sunday night."

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• Nearby Words

lifecycle
lifeform
lifeguard
lifehack
lifeless
lifelessly
lifelessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2004 by British technology journalist Danny O'Brien, combining "life" and "hack" (in the computing sense of a clever, improvised programming solution) to describe scripts and shortcuts used by productive programmers to manage information overload.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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