black hat en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the black stetsons (cowboy hats) traditionally worn by such villains.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, transitive) A villain in a story, especially in a Western (a film or other work of the Western genre).
- (qualifier:computer security, slang) A malicious hacker, one who violates computer security out of malice or for personal gain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| black hats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
cmn 黑帽黑客 (malicious hacker) · pl black hat (malicious hacker) · cy het ddu (malicious hacker)