Phrase guide

cheat code

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

A way to accomplish something that bypasses some of the usual hard work; shortcut, lifehack, or advantage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 金手指 (gam1 sau2 zi2) — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 作弊碼 /作弊码 (zuòbìmǎ) — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 秘籍 (mìjí) — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 秘笈 (mìjí) — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Portuguese: trapaça — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Portuguese: macete — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior
  • Spanish: clave fullera — series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior