Hacker (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Someone who plays golf poorly.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Golf Player
• Linksman

Meaning ²

A programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; "true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Software Engineer
• Computer Programmer
• Coder

Related Words

• Hack (verb)

Meaning ³

One who works hard at boring tasks.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Drudge
• Hack

Hypernyms

• Unskilled Person

Hyponyms

• Plodder
• Slogger