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Rekey vs Reeky - What's the difference?

rekey | reeky |

Reeky is a anagram of rekey.



As a verb rekey

is to enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.

As an adjective reeky is

soiled with smoke or steam; smoky; foul.

rekey

English

Verb

  • (computing) To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
    • She had to rekey the security code.
  • To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.

    • Synonyms

    * (enter information) reenter * (enter information) reinput

    Anagrams

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    reeky

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Soiled with smoke or steam; smoky; foul.
  • Emitting reek.

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