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phreaking
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phreak  (frk)
intr.v. phreaked, phreak·ing, phreaks
Slang To manipulate a telephone system illicitly to allow one to make calls without paying for them.
[Alteration of freak (influenced by phone).]
phreaking [ˈfriːkɪŋ]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) the act of gaining unauthorized access to telecommunication systems, esp to obtain free calls
[blend of freaking + phone]
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