crypto
a person who secretly supports or adheres to a group, party, or belief.
secret or hidden; not publicly admitted: a crypto Nazi.
Origin of crypto
1Other definitions for crypto- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “hidden,” “secret,” used in the formation of compound words: cryptograph.
Origin of crypto-
2- Also especially before a vowel, crypt-.
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How to use crypto in a sentence
No, not that Obama is a crypto-Muslim socialist who wants to destroy America.
However, such crypto-libertarianism is countered by a very strong belief in the need for government to provide a safety net.
Could this mean that every assistant manager at The Gap is a crypto-Muslim?
Many in the crypto-building community believe adding encryption to existing tools is likely to be the best answer.
Crypto for the Masses: Here’s How You Can Resist the NSA | Quinn Norton | May 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe trouble is, crypto programs are still too hard for normal people to use.
Crypto for the Masses: Here’s How You Can Resist the NSA | Quinn Norton | May 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
So I knew that crypto would keep me safe from eavesdroppers, but I wasn't ready to deal with histograms.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowI wasn't too worried about getting caught doing this, because I had good crypto on my side.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowYou can't tell who's passing Xnet packets by looking at the contents of those packets, thanks to crypto.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowThe problem is that if there's too much crypto in someone's Internet connection, they'll stand out as unusual.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowWeb of trust is one of those cool crypto things that I'd read about but never tried.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for crypto-
secret, hidden, or concealed: cryptography; crypto-fascist
Origin of crypto-
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