coded
/ˈkəʊ.dəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Encoded; written in code or cipher.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Portrayed in a way that suggests or resembles having a specific trait or inspiration, without being officially explicitly stated as having that trait.
Adjective
Examples
The character comes across as being female-coded.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coded” mean?
Encoded; written in code or cipher.
Is “coded” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.