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Latchkey - What does it mean?

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latchkey

English

Alternative forms

* latch key * latch-key

Noun

(en noun)
  • A key, especially to an outside door.
  • A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child .

    • Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.