phreak
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Meaning · English
A person who engages in phone phreaking.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Phreaks can max-out 911 systems just by siccing a bunch of computer-modems on them in tandem, dialling them over and over until they clog.
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).
Common questions
What does “phreak” mean?
A person who engages in phone phreaking.
Is “phreak” formal or informal?
phreak is generally dated, slang.