"007" meaning in English

See 007 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From James Bond's code number in the series of books by Ian Fleming. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} 007
  1. The fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Categories (topical): Fictional characters, James Bond, People, Stock characters
    Sense id: en-007-en-name-dSjkfWl5 Disambiguation of Fictional characters: 60 40 Disambiguation of James Bond: 61 39 Disambiguation of People: 63 37 Disambiguation of Stock characters: 59 41

Noun

Forms: 007s [plural]
Etymology: From James Bond's code number in the series of books by Ian Fleming. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 007 (plural 007s)
  1. A special agent resembling the fictional James Bond in capability, charisma, etc. Synonyms: James Bond
    Sense id: en-007-en-noun-dp~6Lx6i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58

Inflected forms

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