"LOVEINT" meaning in All languages combined

See LOVEINT on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Parody of SIGINT, HUMINT, etc., suggesting "love intelligence". Etymology templates: {{m|en|SIGINT}} SIGINT, {{m|en|HUMINT}} HUMINT Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} LOVEINT (uncountable)
  1. (US, humorous) The use of government espionage tools or techniques to investigate one's love interests. Tags: US, humorous, uncountable

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