Crossword clues for hackery
hackery
The Collaborative International Dictionary
hackery
hackery \hack"er*y\ (h[a^]k"[~e]r*[y^]), n. [Hind. chhakr[=a].]
A cart with wooden wheels, drawn by bullocks. [Bengal]
--Malcom.
Wiktionary
hackery
Etymology 1 n. (context obsolete English) A two-wheeled cart used in Asia. Etymology 2
n. 1 (context slang chiefly pejorative English) Advocacy of a position when motivated by political allegiance, public relations interests, or for other reasons considered crass compared to personal conviction. 2 (context slang computing English) The use of hacks (ingenious but inelegant techniques).
Usage examples of "hackery".
Shameless hackery, this chopping and splicing of old relics, this dressing of bones anew!