Meanings
nounalphabet boy (plural alphabet boys)
plural alphabet boys
- USslangA man who works for a government agency, such as the CIA, FBI or IRS
Origin
Federal law enforcement agencies in the United States are often known by initialisms.
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APA
alphabet boy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20boy
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“alphabet boy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20boy. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alphabet boy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20boy.
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