I spy

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From the phrase I spy with my little eye used in the game.

Games A game where players have to guess what one can see, based on the initial letter of the object.

- Let's play I spy! I spy with my little eye something beginning with W. - Is it a watering-can?

Games Archaic A children's game of hide and seek, so called from the cry when one is found.

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