life hack

noun

informal

: a usually simple and clever tip or technique for accomplishing some familiar task more easily and efficiently

"Life hacks," as they are known, are all about eliminating life's manifold frustrations in simple and deliciously clever ways. The best involve tricks that are free, efficient and stunningly obvious in retrospect, deploying household items (like the humble toilet roll) for purposes beyond their wildest aspirations.—

Michael Koziol

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In the first season, the idea of separating one’s work self from one’s out-of-office self is presented as a fascinating life hack. —

James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney. —

Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024 Lame appears to delight in mocking the corners of the internet where these life hacks originate, even if the result may seem a little silly. —

Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024 Advertisement Lifestyle How to park for free at LAX and other life hacks from L.A. locals Oct. 2, 2024 The Qantas lounge has shower suites, along with suit steaming, shirt pressing and shoe-shining services. —

Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life hack