Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

007

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.21 in modern English

Syllables: 007
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Meaning

name

The fictional MI6 agent James Bond.

noun

A special agent resembling the fictional James Bond in capability, charisma, etc.

noun

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.

Slang

Example Sentences

"[…] the new Bond also features a new lead actor. Pierce Brosnan has now taken on the role of the legendary 007."
"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."
"If slipping the ultra-compact, ultra-light, ultra-thin Exilim S500 Card Camera into your shirt pocket doesn’t make you feel at least a little bit like 007 on vacation it’s likely no camera ever will."

Etymology

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

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

007s (plural)

Synonyms

James Bond

Questions

What does 007 mean?: The fictional MI6 agent James Bond.
Where does 007 come from?: From James Bond's code number in the series of books by Ian Fleming.

How to pronounce 007

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