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spy

/spi/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does spy mean?

noun, verb

A person who secretly collects, observes, or reports information about another, typically for espionage or other malicious purposes. To gather information secretly or surreptitiously.

Example

"The spy was caught while trying to steal classified documents."

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