maphack

English

noun
Definitions
  • (video games) A patch enabling a player to cheat by viewing more of the game map than is actually visible to him or her.

Etymology

Compound from English map + English hack (untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative).

Origin

English

hack

Gloss

untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

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Action/Process

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