/hak"euhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that hacks.
2. Slang. a person who engages in an activity without talent or skill: weekend hackers on the golf course.
3. Computers Slang.
a. a computer enthusiast.
b. a microcomputer user who attempts to gain unauthorized access to proprietary computer systems.
[ 1200-50; ME (as surname); see HACK 1 , -ER 1 ]