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007

007 proper noun: the fictional MI6 agent James Bond.

Proper noun

007

  1. The fictional MI6 agent James Bond.
    • […] the new Bond also features a new lead actor. Pierce Brosnan has now taken on the role of the legendary 007.1995 November 20, Jet, Johnson Publishing Co., ISSN 0021-5996, Volume 89, Number 2, page 62
    • The fictional gadgets of 007 are entertaining and perhaps even offer inspiration to the secret-gadget makers, but the real thing has to be field-tested, as an agent’s life may depend on it.2001 February, Hank Schlesinger, “Spy Secrets of the CIA”, in Popular Science, Times Mirror Magazines, ISSN 0161-7370, Volume 258, Number 2, page 65

Noun

007 (plural 007s)

  1. A special agent resembling the fictional James Bond in capability, charisma, etc.
  2. (slang) A term for an attacking player in football (soccer) who fails to score a goal or an assist in their first seven match appearances. Often used to insinuate poor or underwhelming performance.

Synonyms of 007

Forms of 007

plural007s

Origin of 007

From James Bond's code number in the series of books by Ian Fleming.

Phrases with 007

Questions about 007

What does 007 mean?
007 means the fictional MI6 agent James Bond.
What part of speech is 007?
007 can be a proper noun or a noun.

Words near 007 in the dictionary

  1. 0-dimensional chess
  2. 0-G
  3. 0/10
  4. 00's
  5. 000
  6. 007
  7. 007 knife
  8. 007 knives
  9. 007s
  10. 00s
  11. 0800 number

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