English · Slang Attested

hackgate

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Meaning · English

The News International phone hacking scandal.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hackgate” mean?

The News International phone hacking scandal.

Is “hackgate” formal or informal?

hackgate is generally slang.

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