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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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {whack}]