Hack and Old hand

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Hack noun - A person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science.

Usage example: is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?

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Old hand is an antonym for hack.

Nearby Words: hacked, hacking, hacker, hackery

Old hand noun - A person with long experience in a specified area.

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Hack is an antonym for old hand.

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