1. the practice or result of hacking; work that is mediocre, unoriginal, or produced by a hack writer or programmer
Usage: informal; often used critically
2. unauthorized access to or manipulation of computer systems or networks
Usage: informal; computing

Examples

• The novel was dismissed as pure hackery by critics.
• His writing showed signs of hackery rather than genuine talent.
• The website suffered from a serious case of hackery that compromised user data.
• She refused to engage in hackery just to meet the deadline.
• The film was criticized for its lazy hackery and predictable plot.
• Corporate hackery has become a major cybersecurity concern.