hack off
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To remove by hacking; to cut off.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It was one of them, for example, which provoked Lieutenant Maynard to hack off Blackbeard's head, and to spear it upon the end of his bowsprit. But, as a rule, the pirate ruffled and bullied and drabbed without let or hindrance, until it was time for him to go back to his ship once more.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To annoy.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hack off” mean?
To remove by hacking; to cut off.
Is “hack off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.