clever hack
- noun
- /ˈklɛvər hæk/
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truco ingenioso
- I discovered a clever hack for organizing my files.
Examples
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That was a clever hack to fix the issue!
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This guide is full of clever hacks for saving time in the kitchen.
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He impressed his colleagues with a clever hack that automated the tedious report generation process.
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Jane found a clever hack to organize her overflowing inbox in just minutes.
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Using a clever hack, she was able to solve the puzzle in just a few minutes.
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They implemented a clever hack that improved the efficiency of the entire system.
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His clever hack allowed the team to finish the project ahead of schedule.
Synonyms
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2.6
A smart method for doing or remembering something
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4.0
A clever quick way to solve a problem
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7.4
A clever new way to do something
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The use of clever, quick methods to solve problems on computers
A trick that uses small electric devices to make something seem like magic
Antonyms
How Ingenious
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an ingenious trick or solution' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'clever' (ingenious) with 'hack' (a practical trick or workaround). This straightforward adjectival modification follows normal English composition and is easily inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The phrase clever hack may come from the old idea of a hack as a quick, rough cut or shortcut, so picture someone using a simple trick or tool to make a hard job easier. That's why a clever hack means a smart, fast 'shortcut' or 'quick fix' that solves a problem.