noun
- the act of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems
- rough cutting or chopping
verb
- cutting or chopping roughly with heavy blows
- gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
- coughing in a harsh, dry manner
adjective
- characterized by a harsh, dry cough
Examples
- He was hacking away at the fallen tree with an axe.
- The cybersecurity team detected someone hacking into their database.
- She kept hacking throughout the night due to her cold.
- The company improved its security after the recent hacking incident.
- His hacking cough kept everyone awake.
- The hacking of branches created a pile of debris.
- Computer hacking has become a serious criminal offense.