Phrase guide

script kiddie

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈskɹɪpt ˌkɪdi/
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noun

Meaning 1

A (usually amateur) hacker who compromises files on others' computers or launches attacks on computer systems, using widely distributed computer programs or scripts rather than developing their own.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: skid, skiddie

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 腳本小子 /脚本小子 (jiǎoběn xiǎozi) — hacker who compromises files on others' computers
  • French: script kiddie — hacker who compromises files on others' computers
  • German: Scriptkiddie — hacker who compromises files on others' computers
  • Greek: επίδοξος χάκερ (epídoxos cháker) — hacker who compromises files on others' computers
  • Portuguese: lammer — hacker who compromises files on others' computers
  • Portuguese: script kiddie — hacker who compromises files on others' computers