buttoncode

noun
UK /ˈbʌtənkəʊd/
US /ˈbʌtənkoʊd/

A buttoncode is a secret set of button presses that opens or starts something.

She typed the buttoncode to open the secret door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short sequence of button presses used to unlock a game or app feature.

Enter the buttoncode to get the bonus level.

3. A label or number printed on a button to identify it.

Check the buttoncode on the back to find the right part.

4. A coded signal sent when a button is pressed.

The remote sends a buttoncode to the TV.