Cheat sheet Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃit/ /ˈʃit

CHEET-SHEET

UK

tʃˈiːt/ /ʃˈiːt

CHEET-SHEET

Definition

A piece of paper or note with quick facts or answers, often used secretly during a test, or more generally as a handy summary or quick reference guide.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal. Originally meant for secret test aids, but now commonly used for any summary or quick-reference guide ('a programming cheat sheet'). In academic contexts, using a cheat sheet during exams is considered dishonest unless allowed by the teacher. Also sometimes spelled 'cheatsheet.'

• Spanish: chuleta - hoja de trucos
• Portuguese (BR): cola (prova) - folha de cola - guia rápido
• Portuguese (PT): cábula - folha de consulta - guia rápido
• Chinese (Simplified): 小抄 - 备忘纸 - 速查表
• Chinese (Traditional): 小抄 - 備忘紙 - 速查表
• Hindi: चीट शीट - नकल पर्चा - संक्षिप्त गाइड
• Arabic: ورقة غش - ورقة مساعدة - ملخص
• Bengali: চিট শিট - নোট - চিট (পরীক্ষার জন্য ছোট টুকরা কাগজ)
• Russian: шпаргалка - шпаргалка (для справки)
• Japanese: カンニングペーパー - チートシート - まとめメモ
• Vietnamese: phao thi - tờ ghi chú nhanh - bảng tóm tắt
• Korean: 컨닝페이퍼 - 치트시트 - 요약 노트
• Turkish: kopya kağıdı - kısa not - özet tablo
• Urdu: چیٹ شیٹ - نقل پرچی - خلاصہ نوٹ
• Indonesian: contekan - catatan ringkas - lembar contekan

Example Sentences

My friend made a cheat sheet for the math test.

basic

Please do not use your cheat sheet during the exam.

basic

I made a cheat sheet to help me remember formulas.

basic

There’s a cheat sheet on my desk for the new computer shortcuts.

natural

The teacher actually let us use a cheat sheet for the final!

natural

I always keep a little cheat sheet in my wallet with important phone numbers.

natural