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lifehack

lifehack

1 4.0
A simple trick that makes everyday tasks easier or faster
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/
  • Texting
translation icon : truco
  • Lifehack Lessons

Here is a #lifehack Puck a hole in the top of your trash.

Examples

  • I searched for better ways to get stuff done and came across sites like Lifehack, Lifehacker, 43 Folders, and a little site called Study Hacks.

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  • In this Lifehack lesson, you will learn how to do one of the most thorough weekly reviews that will boost your productivity and get you one step closer to having a "mind like water."

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  • Today, we are adding another lesson to our new Lifehack Lessons site.

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  • Good to see a Christian perspective on Lifehack.

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  • Here is a #lifehack Puck a hole in the top of your trash.

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  • Today, in Lifehack fashion, we are giving you the ultimate guide to a GTD Weekly Review.

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  • So extending from your lifehack there Yousef is convert to a standing desk.

  • Today, we are bringing you a new Lifehack Lesson on how to get from where you are to Inbox Zero and show you how to stay there.

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  • Offline access was addressed by Kenny Van Zant of Asana in my Lifehack piece last month, and they can't roll their solution out soon enough in my book.

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  • I discovered a great lifehack for organizing my schedule more efficiently.

Synonyms

hack
vslifehack
  • Texting
52 4.0

A clever quick way to solve a problem

is focused on practical everyday tips that save time and are often shared online

Antonyms

complication
99 4.1

Something that makes a plan or situation harder to deal with

inefficiency
27 4.2

A situation when work wastes time, money or effort

How Useful

lifehack
  • Texting
1 4.0
time-saving
1 3.3
shortcut
122 1.6
tip
445 1.0
trick
764 2.6

Surface Forms

lifehack singular
lifehacks plural

Morphology

lifehack = life + hack (semi-transparent) = life + hack

The components 'life' and 'hack' are interpretable, but 'hack' in the sense of a clever shortcut is somewhat slangy and may be unfamiliar to some learners.

Etymology

Lifehack joins life ('everyday living') and hack ('a clever shortcut', a quick trick often used by computer people). A lifehack is a small, smart trick that helps you do daily tasks faster or easier.