Brand-x
(in advertising) a competing brand or product not referred to by name but implied to be of inferior quality.
an unknown or little-known brand name or a product bearing it.
any item that one chooses not to refer to by name, especially when used as a basis of comparison.
The infantry insignia, crossed rifles (1970s+ Army)
Marijuana (1970s+ Narcotics)
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