Spy Definition

spy
noun
  1. (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
  2. a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; "my spies tell me that you had a good time last night"
verb
  1. catch sight of
  2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly
  3. catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
  4. secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians"

"Spy" in song lyrics

See how spy is used in real songs:

  • "Diesel - buttonfly, Kool Keith - Russian spy"
    7L & Esoteric — Word Association
  • "I'm undercover doing dirt, I'm a hell of a spy"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers
  • "I find him, stand right behind him and I spy"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go

Words that rhyme with spy

Usage tips for "spy"

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