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Definition of “phreaking”

phreaking (ˈfriːkɪŋ Pronunciation for phreaking

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of gaining unauthorized access to telecommunication systems, esp to obtain free calls

Word Origin

C20: blend of freaking + phone

Example Sentences Including 'phreaking'

Despite the upset with the law, "phone phreaking "remains kp's true love.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Then there's phreaking - hacking into phone systems for free calls, and blipverts - subliminal TV ads of just a few seconds ' duration.
Edmonton Sun (2003)

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