ha
cker
Plural
hackers
1
someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone
- The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database and stole sensitive information.
- Law enforcement agencies are working to identify the hacker responsible for the recent cyberattack.
- The hacker installed malware on unsuspecting users' devices to steal their personal information.
- Companies invest in cybersecurity measures to protect their systems from hackers.
- Hackers often exploit software vulnerabilities to infiltrate computer systems.
2
an unskilled or careless golfer who hits erratically or without control
- He's a weekend hacker who loses half his balls on the course.
- The tournament wasn't for professionals but for casual hackers.
- As a hacker, she spends more time in the sand traps than on the green.
- The club's hackers play mostly for fun, not score.
- Every hacker dreams of sinking one perfect shot.
3
a person who performs monotonous work with persistence but little creativity
- He spent years as a hacker in the accounting department.
- The novelist dismissed himself as a literary hacker.
- He began as a hacker before learning to automate the work.
- The office was full of data-entry hackers.
- A true artist creates; a hacker just follows instructions.