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lifehack

/ˈlaɪfˌhæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
life-hack
IPA
/ˈlaɪfˌhæk/
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient.

Colloquial

noun

The sharing or communication of such a technique: synonym of life pro tip (but see usage note).

Colloquial

Etymology

From life + hack. Apparently based upon a comparison between real life and the digital sphere (and, perhaps, video games).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

lifehacks (plural) life hack (alternative)

Derived Forms

lifehacker lifehacking

Phrases

cheat code one weird trick

Frequently Paired Words

cheat code one weird trick

Synonyms

jugaad

Questions

How do you pronounce lifehack?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/.
What does lifehack mean?
Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient.
Where does lifehack come from?
From life + hack. Apparently based upon a comparison between real life and the digital sphere (and, perhaps, video games).

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