falsetag
nounUK /ˈfɔːlsˌtæɡ/
US /ˈfɔːlsˌtæɡ/
A falsetag is a fake label that tells you something untrue.
The guard spotted a falsetag on the box and opened it for a closer look.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A false or misleading identifier attached to data or a file.
The system rejected the file because its falsetag did not match the checksum.
3. A deceptive mark used to make an item appear genuine.
Investigators found a falsetag stitched into the imitation handbag.
4. A tag in a game or online space that misrepresents a player's identity.
He was banned for using a falsetag to impersonate a moderator.