whacker

[University of Maryland: from {hacker}]

1. A person, similar to a {hacker}, who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities. Whereas a hacker tends to produce great hacks, a whacker only ends up whacking the system or program in question. Whackers are often quite egotistical and eager to claim {wizard} status, regardless of the views of their peers.
2. A person who is good at programming quickly, though rather poorly and ineptly.

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