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code name
noun
: a name that is used to keep someone's or something's real name a secret
Full Definition of CODE NAME
: a designation having a coded and usually secret meaning
— code–name \ˈkōd-ˌnām\ transitive verb
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First Known Use of CODE NAME
1919
Rhymes with CODE NAME
A-frame, acclaim, aflame, airframe, ball game, big game, big-name, board game, brand name, byname, cross-claim, declaim, defame, disclaim, endgame, enframe, exclaim, first name, forename, freeze-frame, head game, inflame, last name, mainframe, mind game, misname, nickname, no-name, pen name, place-name, prename, proclaim, quitclaim, reclaim, selfsame, shell game, skin game, space frame, surname, time frame, trade name, war game
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