Are you annoyed at “Growth hacking” being called "Hacking"?

I suppose it depends on your definition of Hacker or Hacking. I will quote Urban Dictionary as it has the best definition I have seen.

An individual capable of solving complex non-intuitive problems in a seemingly intuitive manner. The processes and techniques used are not necessarily methodical to the observer, but yet achieve results significantly and consistently faster than known experience would predict. A hacker is not defined in terms of intention or purpose, but rather by the talented single-mindedness of method. A hacker is not a hack. Hackers are not limited to computer hacking. [1]

The term was also used in WWII to define soldiers that could Adapt, Improvise and Overcome. U.S. Marines still use this term today.

So to answer your question I do not see an issue unless they are specifically abusing the term Computer Hackers.

[1] - https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hacker

It's got nothing to do with computer hacking but it's still all about finding new and creative ways to accelerate growth. 10 years ago that was probably content marketing on social media. Today, who knows and only time will tell, community building seemed to be a hot topic in 2022, but never really felt like any of them took off.

I think the term is heavily overused and for me it's a very specialized role of one person. There isn't really a "growth hacking team" in my opinion.

1. It's use is much closer to the original meaning of the term, rather than the current mainstream understanding.

2. It's not trying to appropriate the base term, but is instead adding a modifier to make it's own type.

Ruling: mostly inoffensive.

I think the term hacking is hopelessly corrupted at this point in general.