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hackie

[hak-ee]

noun

Informal.
  1. hack.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of hackie1

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; hack 2 + -ie
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some play hackie sack or grab a snack.

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That was Harold "Hackie" Reitman, a doctor and pro boxer.

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"Now the junkies will hit you on the head and drive somewhere and break open the box," says New York Hackie Milt Pashkin.

Another time, Nadjari and Kuhn tried to get away from the press in a cab, paid the driver an extra $20 to keep his mouth shut; the hackie promptly appeared on a local TV show, blabbing his story.

Warned in advance that Manhattan cab drivers are a surly lot, a pair of visiting secretaries from London were converted within minutes of arrival by an airport hackie who insisted on treating them to a free tour of Manhattan, complete with running commentary.

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