cheatcodes
nounUK /ˈtʃiːt.kəʊdz/
US /ˈtʃiːt.koʊdz/
Secret tricks you type in a game to get special powers or extra lives.
My brother knows all the cheatcodes for that racing game.
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2. Special commands that unlock hidden features in software or apps.
The app has cheatcodes that let you skip the tutorial.
3. Clever methods people use to finish a task faster than usual.
She shared her study cheatcodes with the whole class.
4. Ways to get an unfair advantage in a contest or game.
Using cheatcodes in a real tournament is not allowed.