hacketry

The act of employing clever but often unconventional, risky, or even unethical methods to achieve a goal, especially in a technical or problem-solving context.

The IT department's solution to the slow internet involved a complex series of duct tape, paperclips, and a lucky rabbit's foot - a masterpiece of hacketry that somehow actually worked.

by Heavypen September 10, 2024

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Hack and Flack

A Hack and Flack is an informal gathering of journalists (often called 'hacks') and public relations people (often called 'flacks'). This is usually off the record and involves alcohol. The purpose is to build and improve relationships between two groups who often work together but sometimes for competing purposes.

I heard Joe is coming to the hack and flack tonight, it would be good to hear him not spitting out rote talking points for a change.

by RMEDave October 7, 2024

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hackey

not real/ fake
often used in social scenarios

used to call out suspicious behavior

bullshit/ bull

ex. “I heard Anna got a new car for her birthday”
“Hackey!!! Her parents are POOR!!!”

ex. “Josh, lend me 5 dollars I promise I will give it back”

“Thats hackey— last time I lent you money you never gave it back!!”

by therealjosie January 2, 2024

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Hacked and Cracked

Adjective,

A homebrew version of a system or game that has been modified to the point where it's barely recognisable. It is usually created with little care, and to chaotic, completely foreseen effect.

"We're going to play my new hacked and cracked version of D & D. I haven't tested it yet, but I think it will be WILD!"

by The Backstreet Net January 30, 2024

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