"spy-fi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of spy + sci-fi Etymology templates: {{blend|en|spy|sci-fi}} Blend of spy + sci-fi Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spy-fi (uncountable)
  1. (informal) A genre of science fiction involving secret agents. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Literary genres

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