Defcon

//ˈdɛfkɑn// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of DEFCON. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    activation and readiness level of the United States armed forces, as "DEFCON 4".
  3. 3
    one's general state of readiness, usually with higher values. (e.g. "She was in DEFCON 1!") figuratively

Etymology

Blend of defense + condition.

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