(also hackishness n.)
1. Said of something that is or involves a hack.
2. Of or pertaining to hackers or the hacker subculture. See also true-hacker.
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As described by Eric S. Raymond, hackish is a sociolect of the English language used by members of hacker culture. The word is also used as an adjective meaning relating to a hack. Also as an adjective, it can be used to describe something which is improperly implemented, ugly, or done in a quick and dirty way.
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