English · Slang Attested

under hack

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Meaning · English

under arrest

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.

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