Definition 7 from the Jargon File:

"One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations."

I went to hacker events where someone would sell lock-picking tools and practice locks like it's the most natural thing in the world.

Mr. judge I’m not a black hat hacker. I’m a person, one of such nature who enjoys creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations.

Pick a fight with a room full of pedants snicker snicker.