"alphabet boy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alphabet boys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alphabet boy (plural alphabet boys)
  1. (US, slang) A man who works for a government agency, such as the CIA, FBI or IRS. Tags: US, slang Related terms: alphabet agency
    Sense id: en-alphabet_boy-en-noun-fynw0xdE Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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