three-letter agency

English

Etymology

From initialisms of major intelligence agencies in the United States, such as the CIA, FBI and NSA.

Noun

three-letter agency (plural three-letter agencies)

  1. (US, humorous) Any intelligence agency of the United States federal government.
  2. (US, humorous, by extension) Any intelligence agency, regardless of nationality or allegiance.
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