hack (around)

verb

Definition of hack (around)next
as in to hang (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing would prefer to be put to work rather than spend his days at the ranch just hacking around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack (around)
  1. veg out
  2. kick back
  3. lounge
  4. bum
  5. hang about
  6. rest
  7. chill
  8. idle
Verb
  • Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
  • This isn't only a place to veg out, though.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
Definition of veg out
Verb
  • So kick back, relax, and let someone else do the cooking.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Chena Hot Springs Resort, Alaska Nearest town: Fairbanks Prices from: $20 for camping / $200 for rooms a night Want to kick back in a remote hot spring while the green tendrils of the Northern Lights dance above your head?
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of kick back
Verb
  • For the Germantown resident, try the shirt with a sausage lounging on a bun, Burt Reynolds style.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • Sorry to bum you out, but that’s not gonna happen anymore.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
  • If you’re bummed that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over, don’t worry.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of bum
Verb
  • Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.
    Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of hang about
Verb
  • The former One Direction star, who tragically passed away after falling from a balcony at his hotel in Buenos Aires last month, will be set to rest in the next week.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
  • An employee who is secure in their place in the organization can rest assured that they will not be demoralized by someone else swooping in and undermining their decisions or undercutting their authority.
    Joe Altieri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of rest
Verb
  • Shake gently until chilled, then strain into a chilled glass.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Just keep chilled, pour over ice (salted or unsalted rim is up to you), and garnish with a slice of lime.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of chill
Verb
  • Cargo freighters and cruise ships, for instance, are often unable to connect to a port's electrical grid and must instead idle, relying on their onboard generators powered by massive diesel engines, which can lead to significant emissions and pollution.
    Leah Carroll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The union and company remain at an impasse, and airplane production at factories in the Seattle area and other locations has been idled, depriving Boeing of cash.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of idle
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