Hack, a. Hackneyed; hired; mercenary. Wakefield.
Hack writer, a hack; one who writes for hire. "A vulgar hack writer."
Macaulay.
Hack, v. t. 1. To use as a hack; to let out for hire.
2. To use frequently and indiscriminately, so as to render trite and
commonplace.
The word "remarkable" has been so hacked of late.
J. H. Newman.
Hack, v. i. 1. To be exposed or offered to common use for hire; to turn
prostitute. Hanmer.