codeword

/ ˈkəʊdˌwɜːd /

noun

1. Also: codename. (esp in military use) a word used to identify a classified plan, operation, etc

Example Sentences

WelcomeFest featured a full-on declaration of war on the Bernie/AOC left and "the groups," a codeword used to denigrate social justice movements of many varieties without quite naming them.

From Salon

It sounds like a blend of entirely reasonable debate about how Democrats can craft a broadly popular message and a full-on declaration of war on the Bernie/AOC left and “the groups,” a codeword used to denigrate social justice movements of many varieties without quite naming them.

From Salon

Angela Crompton was killed by her husband in 2012, with her name becoming the codeword for people to use to seek help at venues like bars and pubs if they feel unsafe.

From BBC

The investigation found widespread confusion among staff, with many completely unaware of what the codeword meant despite their venues displaying Ask for Angela posters.

From BBC

At more than half of the 25 London venues tested, staff were completely unaware of what the emergency codeword meant despite their venues displaying Ask for Angela posters.

From BBC