hackery
Low-effort political writing
Hackery is work that is competent but uninspired—the output of a hack.
The term applies especially to writing, journalism, or creative work that follows formulas without originality: The film was pure Hollywood hackery.
In computing contexts, hackery can mean clever but inelegant programming, or the culture and practice of hacking generally.
Writing software instructions
- scriptingWriting executable commands
- debuggingError removal from programs
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
development · python · java · ruby · compiler · syntax · kludge · workaround
Lacking professional skill
- subparBelow acceptable quality
- second-rateBelow acceptable standards
- unimpressiveFailing to inspire admiration
- shoddyOf poor craftsmanship
slipshod · uninspired · lackluster · rushed · careless · slapdash · makeshift · botched
Sensationalist newspaper format
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- pulpSoft wet mass
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
scandal · trashy · lowbrow · deadline · byline · copy · column · freelance
Intentional criminal trickery
- impostorOne feigning another's identity
- quackFake healer or fowl noise
- phonyFraudulent person or thing
- shamFraudulent imitation
faker · mountebank · pretender · con-artist · trickster · snake-oil · pseudoscience · bogus
programming
Writing software instructions
- scriptingWriting executable commands
- debuggingError removal from programs
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
software · development · python · java · ruby · compiler · syntax · kludge · workaround · patch
amateurish
Lacking professional skill
- subparBelow acceptable quality
- second-rateBelow acceptable standards
- unimpressiveFailing to inspire admiration
shoddy · slipshod · uninspired · lackluster · rushed · careless · slapdash · makeshift · botched · clumsy
tabloid
Sensationalist newspaper format
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- pulpSoft wet mass
gossip · scandal · trashy · lowbrow · deadline · byline · copy · column · freelance · reporter
fraud
Intentional criminal trickery
- impostorOne feigning another's identity
- quackFake healer or fowl noise
- phonyFraudulent person or thing
sham · faker · mountebank · pretender · con-artist · trickster · snake-oil · pseudoscience · bogus · huckster
horse-drawn
Powered by equines
cab · hansom · four-wheeler · livery · hire · coachman · driver · fare · taxi
hackeryartistry
Exceptional creative skill
craftsmanship · mastery · virtuosity · excellence · artisanship
hackeryprofessionalism
Workplace conduct standards
journalistic integrity · integrity · honest work · ethical practice · intellectual honesty
hackeryartistry
Exceptional creative skill
creative vision · artistic integrity · originality · innovation · high art
- hacked awayCut repeatedly with force
- hacked itSucceeded adequately, informally
- hacked offBritish slang for annoyed
- hacked to pieces
- hacker groupOrganized digital intruders
- growth hackerUnconventional marketing experimenter