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lifehack

  • /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/ US

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

noun lifehacks · life hack

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

    Similar: jugaad

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

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noun process or technique that simplifies life

日本語ライフハック
中文生活小技巧 shēnghuó xiǎojìqiǎo, 生活小妙招 shēnghuó xiǎomiàozhāo, 生活小貼士 /生活小贴士 shēnghuó xiǎotiēshì
हिन्दीजुगाड़ jugāṛ
DeutschLifehack
Русскийлайфха́к lajfxák

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@misc{lifehack_2026,
  title = {lifehack},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/lifehack},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}