hacker

(noun)

noun

1. someone who plays golf poorly

Definition categories: person, golfer, linksman

2. a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm

- true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers

Definition categories: person, coder, programmer

3. one who works hard at boring tasks

Similar word(s): drudge, hack

Definition categories: person