Spion — meaning in English

English meaning

• peephole noun A small opening, often in a door, that lets someone look out without being seen.
• spook noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
• spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

Spion is used for these senses in English:

• peephole A small hole, opening, or piece of glass, especially in a door, through which one can look without being seen.
• spook (espionage, slang) An undercover agent, spy, or intelligence analyst.
• 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).

spook — full definition

1. noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
2. noun An informal term for a spy or intelligence agent.
3. verb To frighten or unsettle someone, often suddenly.

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