hackgate
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The News International phone hacking scandal.
Register: slang
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.