noun
hack
A clever, practical way to make a task easier.
This simple hack keeps charging cables from falling behind desks.
Etymology
Hack developed uses for rough, improvised work and later for ingenious technical solutions. The practical-tip sense emphasizes an effective shortcut or workaround.
More examples
- My favorite packing hack is to roll shirts instead of folding them.
- She shares kitchen hacks that make weeknight cooking easier.
- Labeling both ends of each cord is a handy organization hack.
Forms
hack · hacks
Similar words
- shortcut
- A faster method that skips steps, not necessarily a clever solution.
- workaround
- A solution that bypasses a specific obstacle rather than simplifying generally.