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- [kohd neym]
- /koʊd neɪm/
- /kəʊd neɪm/
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- [kohd neym]
- /koʊd neɪm/
Definitions of code-name word
- verb with object code-name to assign a code name to. 1
- noun code-name a name assigned to conceal the real identity of a person, as a spy, or to conceal the existence or purpose of a plan, military operation, etc. 1
- noun code-name Also called code phrase. a word or phrase assigned a meaning understood only by those who are secretly informed of it. 1
- transitive verb code-name assign a code name to 1
Information block about the term
Origin of code-name
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Code-name
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
code-name popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
See also
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