hacky
adjective uk/ˈhæk.i/ us/ˈhæk.i/
(LOW QUALITY)
informal（计算机编程）编写粗糙但有效的
(of computer programming) not elegant (= simple in a way that shows skill and care), although it may solve a problem effectively
I just wrote some ugly, hacky code that got the job done. 我就写了一些粗糙的不怎么整齐的代码，但完成了任务。
The programming is kind of hacky, but it works.
informal（文学作品、电影）糟糕的，老套的
(of a piece of writing or film) not skilful or original
The sitcom is a hacky, cliché-filled mess.
The documentary was ill conceived, badly shot and hacky. 这部纪录片构思不周，拍摄糟糕，而且十分老套。
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- I know this is a hacky, unprofessional way to do it, but I'm the first to admit that I'm not a good programmer.
- There is a quick way round this (although it's a hacky one).
- It's easy to come up with a bunch of stupid hacky ideas and throw them on the page.
- It's a hacky remake of a mediocre 1970s movie.
(OF COUGH)
（咳嗽）大声的，听起来痛苦的
(of a cough) loud and sounding painful
The child had a persistent, dry, hacky cough. 这孩子持续干咳，听起来很痛苦。