spy

Definition

  • noun: a person who tries secretly to get information about a country or organization for another country or organization
  • verb: to watch secretly usually for hostile purposes
  • verb: to try secretly to get information about a country, organization, etc.
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: be vigilant, be watchful, cia man

Examples

  • They were accused of 'spying' for a foreign government.

  • a 'spy' camera/plane [=a camera/plane used for spying]

  • a 'spy' novel/thriller [=a novel/thriller about spies]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm telling you, something's wrong. Yeah, maybe. Look, we need you to keep your ears open, all right? No bullshit. I think Costello's got a spy inside the Special Investigation Unit. You serious? I'm afraid so. Have you heard anything like that? Jesus Christ. (..)
    2006 The Departed