Definition of spying Spying

/spajˈɪŋ/ - [spaying] - spy•ing

We found 7 definitions of spying from 4 different sources.

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What does spying mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: spyings

spying - the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
  undercover work
  intelligence activity, intelligence operation, intelligence the operation of gathering information about an enemy
spying - keeping a secret or furtive watch
  vigil, watch the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
spying - the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
  detection, catching, espial, spotting
  find, uncovering, discovery the act of discovering something
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • spying (Noun)
    espionage.
  • spying (Verb)
    Present participle of spy.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • spying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Spy

Part of speech

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  • spying, verb, gerund of spy (infinitive).
  • spying, noun, singular of spyings.

Pronunciation

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spying in sign language
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