Skeleton Key

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. A credential, tool, or capability that unlocks far more than it probably should. In engineering slang, skeleton keys are convenient during emergencies and terrifying as long-term defaults.

    In plain English: A credential or tool that opens too many doors at once.

    Example: "That shared admin token had turned into a skeleton key for the whole environment, which made the audit findings completely unsurprising."

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