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phreak

/friːk/ noun · British & US
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What does phreak mean?

noun

A person who studies or experiments with telephone systems and technology, often for the purpose of bypassing or manipulating them. A phreak may also be someone who is fascinated by the technical aspects of telephony.

Example

"The young hacker was known as a phreak for his ability to hack into the phone company's system."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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