lifehack

== English == === Alternative forms === life hack === Etymology === From life +‎ hack. Apparently based upon a comparison between real life and the digital sphere (and, perhaps, video games). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/ === Noun === lifehack (plural lifehacks) (colloquial) Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient. Synonym: (South Asia) jugaad (colloquial) The sharing or communication of such a technique: synonym of life pro tip (but see usage note). ==== Usage notes ==== While essentially synonymous with a life pro tip, a lifehack advises on dealing with particular everyday objects or systems, while a life pro tip usually involves general advice and a broad change in behaviour; compare the posts on r/LifeProTips and r/lifehacks. ==== Hypernyms ==== hack, tip ==== Derived terms ==== lifehacker lifehacking ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====