шпио́нка — meaning in English
shpionka
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English meaning
Senses
шпио́нка is used for these senses in English:
- agent Someone who works for an intelligence agency: whether an officer or employee thereof or anyone else who agrees to help their efforts (for ideology, for money, as blackmailee, or otherwise).
- 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).
agent — full definition
- noun A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
- noun A person who works, often secretly, for a government or intelligence organization.
- noun A substance or force that produces an effect.
spy — full definition
- noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
- verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
- verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.
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