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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phreaking

/friːkɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does phreaking mean?

noun

The practice of exploring or exploiting the technical aspects of telephone systems, especially by using tones or codes to gain unauthorized access.

Example

"The group of hackers was known for their phreaking exploits, which often left the phone company's systems vulnerable."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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