Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkɹɪptəʊ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈkɹɪptoʊ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A secret supporter or follower.
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More examples (1)
Martin of course is far too dishonest to be outright a crypto or fellow-traveller, but his main influence is pro-Russian and is certainly intended to be so, and I feel reasonably sure he would quislingise in the case of a Russian occupation, if he had not managed to get away on the last plane.
Adjective
Secret or covert.
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