falseaddress
nounUK /ˌfɔːlsəˈdres/
US /ˌfɔːlsəˈdres/
A falseaddress is a fake address someone gives so people cannot find where they really live.
The spy used a falseaddress so nobody could track him down.
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2. A wrong or incorrect address written by mistake on a letter or package.
The parcel came back because the sender wrote a falseaddress on the envelope.
3. A made-up location used in a story or game to hide a secret place.
In the treasure hunt, the map showed a falseaddress to trick the players.
4. A computer setting that sends messages to the wrong place on purpose.
The email bounced because the account had a falseaddress in its settings.