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codeword
/ ˈəʊˌɜː /
noun
Also: codename.(esp in military use) a word used to identify a classified plan, operation, etc
Example Sentences
WelcomeFest featured a full-on declaration of war on the Bernie/AOC left and "the groups," a codeword used to denigrate social justice movements of many varieties without quite naming them.
It sounds like a blend of entirely reasonable debate about how Democrats can craft a broadly popular message and a full-on declaration of war on the Bernie/AOC left and “the groups,” a codeword used to denigrate social justice movements of many varieties without quite naming them.
Angela Crompton was killed by her husband in 2012, with her name becoming the codeword for people to use to seek help at venues like bars and pubs if they feel unsafe.
The investigation found widespread confusion among staff, with many completely unaware of what the codeword meant despite their venues displaying Ask for Angela posters.
At more than half of the 25 London venues tested, staff were completely unaware of what the emergency codeword meant despite their venues displaying Ask for Angela posters.
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