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/Sounds like the English word "hack" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To illegally access computer systems to steal data or cause damage. Also used casually to mean finding a clever shortcut or creative solution to an everyday problem.

Examples

Someone hacked their Instagram account.

I hacked my morning routine and now I'm way more productive.

Regional synonyms

A neighborhood bully or tough guy who uses aggression and intimidation to assert dominance. In Ecuador and Peru, the faite is always looking for a fight and uses conflict as a way to show hierarchy. The attitude is more bark than bite most of the time, but the intention is very much to be feared.