EASTER EGG

What Does EASTER EGG Mean?

EASTER EGG means Hidden Feature in an online gaming context.

EASTER EGGS are "Hidden Features" in media, including games, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, comics and even office software. They are usually inconsequential or irrelevant, but can also include bonus features, secret levels or deleted scenes.

Many EASTER EGGS in games are unauthorised modifications made by developers. However, many more are deliberately included to enhance a game's appeal.

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When I write EASTER EGG, I mean this:

meaning of EASTER EGG

"Hidden Feature"

Summary of Key Points

"Hidden Feature" is the most common definition for EASTER EGG on online gaming forums.
EASTER EGG
Definition:Hidden Feature
Type:Slang Term (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of EASTER EGG in Sentences

Here is an example of EASTER EGG being used in an online conversation:
  • Rick: Did you find the EASTER EGG in Age of Empires.
  • Rachel: Which one?

Example of EASTER EGG Used in a Text

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