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Schlapphut — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

Schlapphut is used for these senses in English:

  • slouch hat A broad-brimmed felt hat worn by soldiers, often with a clasp on the left side to allow a rifle to be carried over the shoulder.
  • spy (espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spy — full definition

  1. noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
  2. verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
  3. verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.

Related German words