hackathon

English

/ˈhækəθɒn/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) An event where programmers and others meet for collaborative software development.

Etymology

Suffix from English hack (untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative).

Origin

English

hack

Gloss

untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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