Hack

Definition of hack:

part of speech: verb

To cut irregularly and into small pieces; injure by cutting; notch; let out for hire.

part of speech: verb

To chop; mangle.

part of speech: noun

A notch; hollow irregular cut; a horse, or a carriage, let out for hire; a literary drudge.

part of speech: noun

A hackney, esp. a poor and jaded one: any person overworked on hire: a literary drudge.

part of speech: verb

To cut: to chop or mangle: to notch.

part of speech: adjective

Hackney, hired.

part of speech: noun

A notch; horse hired; hackney- coach; drudge.

part of speech: adjective

Hackneyed; hired.

part of speech: noun

A cut made by hacking.

part of speech: verb

To cough raspingly and repeatedly.

part of speech: verb

To offer for hire: to use roughly.

Usage examples for hack:

• An exclamation of surprise and alarm brought both Mr.- and the hack driver to her side. "The Lights and Shadows of Real Life", T.S. Arthur Edition: 10 Language: English.

• His mind was full of soft dreams of the delight William Leadbury must have experienced as he sat in the hack with Clarissa's cheek against his, pouring forth his love into her surprised ear. "The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton", Wardon Allan Curtis.

• Come along, Sartoris; the governor's hack can jump well enough if you don't hurry him. "Belles and Ringers", Hawley Smart.

• It is really heart- sickening to think of it, ' replied the hack "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists", Robert Tressell.