cheat sheet

noun

1

: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating

2

: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex

Examples of cheat sheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here’s the basic cheat sheet, spoilers obviously included: In the first film, Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick), a widow and a mommy vlogger, becomes embroiled in the life of her young son’s friend’s mother, the glamorous Emily Nelson (Lively). —Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 May 2025

Here’s your cheat sheet on Knight’s legal history and the biggest moments leading up to Tuesday’s hearing. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025

By Bilge Ebiri cheat sheet 7:00 a.m. Which New Medical Show Is Right for You? —Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025

Here are your cheat sheets for winning the office pool. —Analis Bailey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cheat sheet

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete