under hack
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
under arrest
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If, for example, you pay your mess bills with checks which repeatedly bounce, why shouldn't you get ten days under hack, or a court martial? If you say you have insurance, and then don't, why shouldn't the commanding general recommend you for a general court martial?
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 “under hack” mean?
under arrest
Is “under hack” formal or informal?
under hack is generally slang.