crib note
crib note noun: a brief reminder or item of information written on a slip of paper or in a concealable place such as on one's arm, as an aid for a public speaker or for use by a student or other person cheating during an examination.
Noun
crib note (plural crib notes)
- A brief reminder or item of information written on a slip of paper or in a concealable place such as on one's arm, as an aid for a public speaker or for use by a student or other person cheating during an examination.
- The brains in Spain stay mainly on the plain of honorable cheating in the universities. . . . Some crib notes were submitted attached to all manner of haberdashery and footwear (usually pasted on insteps).1956 May 28, “Spanish Cutlets”, in Time
- A "mole" working for Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign purloined Jimmy Carter's crib notes shortly before the 1980 campaign debates.1983 August 6, “The Real Scandal”, in Gay Community News, page 4
- Synonyms:
- cheat sheet
Synonyms of crib note
Forms of crib note
| plural | crib notes |
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Origin of crib note
From crib + note.
Questions about crib note
- What does crib note mean?
- Crib note means a brief reminder or item of information written on a slip of paper or in a concealable place such as on one's arm, as an aid for a public speaker or for use by a student or other person cheating during an examination.
- What part of speech is crib note?
- Crib note is a noun.
- What is the plural of crib note?
- The plural of crib note is crib notes.
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