Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

activation phrase

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.70 in modern English

Syllables: ac-ti-va-tion phrase
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A phrase that triggers a person into doing a specific action upon hearing it. Used to joke about niche internet quotes or memes that may trigger an immediate reaction of some sort. Also known as a trigger phrase. Associated with the idea of a "Sleeper Agent"

Humorous

Example Sentences

"...Over the following years, the term became increasingly popularized and was particularly used to respond to tweets that featured slang overload."
"“Gentlemen, thank you once again for saving this nation.” “Slloosh garg blurrg.” “I don't speak googa. The CIA only taught me your activation phrase. But if I could say anything... I'd say give America one more chance.” “Kalaak 'ha benben prilo garg.” “Oh, my God, they're gonna fight. Th-They're really gonna fight.” “Aw, they love each other!” “Never gets old.” “I'll never get tired of that.”"

Usage

Humorous

Inflected Forms

activation phrases (plural)

Questions

What does activation phrase mean?: A phrase that triggers a person into doing a specific action upon hearing it. Used to joke about niche internet quotes or memes that may trigger an immediate reaction of some sort. Also known as a trigger phrase. Associated with the idea of a "Sleeper Agent"

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