dangercode
nounUK /ˈdeɪndʒəkəʊd/
US /ˈdeɪndʒərkoʊd/
A secret code that tells people something is dangerous.
The spy sent a dangercode to warn the team about the trap.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of computer instructions that could harm a system.
The antivirus flagged the file as dangercode and blocked it.
3. A label or tag that marks something as unsafe.
The box had a dangercode printed on it so nobody would open it.
4. A special word or phrase used to call for help in an emergency.
When the hikers got lost, they radioed the dangercode to the ranger station.