cheat

Examples

• All

• It's like he's got a cheat mode engaged.

  Gran Turismo (2023)

• Haven't you been using the cheat sheet that I gave you?

  The Cook (2008)

• And if I go ahead and click the cheat on, there we go.

• I think we have ourselves a cheat code.

  Level Up (2011)

• It's kind of a cheat, but it works very well.

  Blog text (4)

• I used cheat codes back in the day to help me dominate.

  Pixels (2015)

• Here's a Plastic Recycling Cheat Sheet to use at home.

  Blog text (14)

• My 14-year-old video game–addicted son is constantly surfing the Internet, searching for "cheats" to help him with his games.

  Academic text (2013)

• The game developer included a special cheat that allows players to unlock all characters instantly.

• Many players refer to online guides for cheats that can help them progress in difficult levels of the game.

Synonyms

C

cheat code

vscheat

• Jargon

1 4.2

A series of buttons or commands that give an unfair advantage in a video game

includes hidden programs or files and applies to games and other software

Idioms

C

to cheat one's way to the top

• Informal

1 7.8

To get a high job or power by being dishonest

Compounds

C

cheat sheet

8 3.4

A small note with key facts to use for quick reference or during a test

C

cheat code

• Jargon

1 4.2

A series of buttons or commands that give an unfair advantage in a video game

D

downy cheat

• Specialized

9.6

A small Mediterranean grass with soft hairy leaves

How Powerful

exploit

• Specialized

13 8.5

cheat

• Jargon

10 5.2

Surface Forms

Etymology