Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hacky

adjective

/ˈhæki/

Definition

characterized by or involving low-quality programming practices; often refers to code that is messy or not well-structured.

Examples

This code is quite hacky and needs refactoring.
He always comes up with hacky solutions that might work, but are not sustainable.
Her hacky approach to the problem saved time, but led to more issues later.

Meaning

The term ‘hacky’ is often used to describe solutions or code that are quick fixes, usually lacking polish or thoroughness. While they may work, they are not considered optimal or elegant.