"codespeak" meaning in All languages combined

See codespeak on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: code + -speak Etymology templates: {{suf|en|code|speak}} code + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} codespeak (uncountable)
  1. Coded language; jargon. Tags: uncountable
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