plural cryptos
Definition of crypto
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a person who adheres or belongs secretly to a party, sect, or other group
crypto
adjectiveDefinition of crypto (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: not openly avowed or declared
—often used in combination crypto-fascist
2
: cryptographic
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The first known use of crypto was in 1681
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