peitetarina — meaning in English

English meaning

• backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.

Senses

peitetarina is used for these senses in English:

• backstory (chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
• cover (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
• cover story (espionage) A fictitious account that is intended to hide one's real motive.

backstory — full definition

1. noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

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