Hacky

Hacky

HAK-ee ˈhaki
Adjective

Dirty or filthy.

Example Sentences

"Hacky hands."
"All hacky."

Etymology & History

Geordie term for dirty. From hack (cut/damage) or related to clarty.

Word Details

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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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