code|word

code|word
code word, or code|word «KOHD WURD», noun.
1. a seemingly inoffensive word or expression: »

Those who advise us that “law and order” is a codeword for racism... (National Review).

2. = code name: (Cf.code name) »

He was given a codeword to be passed to the hijackers (London Times).

3. a group of three letters representing three nucleotides in the genetic code; codon: »

Information for the synthesis of protein molecules is stored as a sequence of code words in the DNA (Stephen L. Wolfe).

Usage Code word refers to deceptive use to avoid arousing opposition. Euphemism applies to use in order to avoid offense.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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