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hacker
noun
One who works hard at boring tasks
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hækə(ɹ)
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noun
One who works hard at boring tasks
noun
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”
noun
Someone who plays golf poorly
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True hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers
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