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hackster.

One who hacks computers; a hacker.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One who hacks computers; a hacker.

    informal
  2. A violent bully or thug; also, an assassin, a murderer.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From hack (“to cut; to gain unauthorized access to”) + -ster.

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