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cheat codes

cheat codes is the plural of cheat code.

Meaning of cheat code

Noun

cheat code (plural cheat codes)

  1. A line of text or series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior, alter a character's looks and abilities, skip levels, or access other hidden features.
    • Got more patience than a tree grow / Got love that feels like a cheat code2023, “Practice”, in Water Made Us, performed by Jamila Woods ft. Saba
  2. (figuratively) A way to accomplish something that bypasses some of the usual hard work; shortcut, lifehack, or advantage.
    • Once you discover all the ins and outs of your mind, you basically have the cheat code to your game of life.2017, Lilly Singh, How to Be a Bawse, A Guide to Conquering Life

Questions about cheat codes

What is cheat codes the plural of?
Cheat codes is the plural of cheat code.

Words near cheat codes in the dictionary

  1. Cheas
  2. Cheaster
  3. Cheasters
  4. cheat
  5. cheat code
  6. cheat codes
  7. cheat curl
  8. cheat curls
  9. cheat day
  10. cheat days
  11. cheat death

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