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    Latchkey

    /ˈlæʧki/

    Synonyms

    • key
    • entry key
    • house key

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to children who come home to an empty house.
    He's a latchkey kid, so he usually has to make his own dinner.
    Used to describe a generation of children who were often unsupervised.
    Latchkey generation refers to those who grew up during the 1970s when parents worked longer hours.