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Hacker

noun

Someone who plays golf poorly.

A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism. Synonyms: cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk.

A programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm.

One who works hard at boring tasks. Synonyms: drudge, hack.

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Etymology of 'Hacker'

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"Hacker" Quotes from Famous Books

... being expected that Colonel Hacker and Axtell should die, I went to Newgate, but found they were reprieved till to-morrow. [Col. Francis Hacker commanded the guards at the King's execution. Axtell had guarded ...

— The Diary of Samuel Pepys • Samuel Pepys

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