007

English Etymology From James Bond's code number in the series of books by Ian Fleming. Pronunciation Pronounced as en double en o en seven. Proper noun The fictional MI6 agent James Bond. 1995 November 20, Jet, Johnson Publishing Co., ISSN 0021-5996, Volume 89, Number 2, page 62: the new Bond also features a new lead actor. Pierce Brosnan has now taken on the role of the legendary 007. 2001 February, Hank Schlesinger, “Spy Secrets of the CIA”, in Popular Science, Times Mirror Magazines, ISSN 0161-7370, Volume 258, Number 2, page 65: 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. 2005, Steve Klett et al., “Compact Camera Kerfluffle”, in Maximum PC, Future Network USA (publisher), ISSN 1522-4279, Holiday 2005 issue, page 84: 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. Noun A special agent resembling the fictional James Bond in capability, charisma, etc. en soccer 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 en James Bond References James Bond The Living Daylights from Internet Movie Database en Fictional characters James Bond People Stock characters