black hat

noun — 3 senses

black hat

noun

Etymology From the black stetsons (cowboy hats) traditionally worn by such villains.

1

Idiomatic A villain in a story, especially in a Western (a film or other work of the Western genre).

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Slang A malicious hacker, one who violates computer security out of malice or for personal gain.

Computer security

Related terms
gray hat, white hat

black hat

noun

Etymology From the black hats traditionally worn by men in Haredi communities.

1

A Haredi Jew; a member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community.

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