"spookdom" meaning in All languages combined

See spookdom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-spookdom.ogg
Etymology: From spook + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spook|dom}} spook + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spookdom (uncountable)
  1. (slang) The realm or sphere of spies. Tags: slang, uncountable
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