Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cryptic-message
noun
/ˈkrɪp.tɪk ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
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Definition
A cryptic message is a piece of communication that has a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
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Examples
- The spy left a cryptic message for his partner, hinting at their next move.
- Her text was a cryptic message, leaving me puzzled about her true feelings.
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Meaning
It refers to information that is often encoded, obscure, or mysterious, requiring special knowledge or effort to decode.
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Synonyms
- enigmatic message
- secret communication
- coded message