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.—
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Nasser, from Canada, shared this life hack on TikTok on March 12, and the footage went viral with 2.1 million views and over 191,700 likes at the time of writing.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
An infrared sauna session feels more American—like an expensive, efficient, prescriptive life hack engineered to boost your mood and productivity, rather than an hours-long immersive experience shared with friends.
—Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
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
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
An infrared sauna session feels more American—like an expensive, efficient, prescriptive life hack engineered to boost your mood and productivity, rather than an hours-long immersive experience shared with friends.
—Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
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
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“Life hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20hack. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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