What is "spy-fi"

n. (context informal English) A genre of science fiction involving secret agents.

Spy-Fi is a subgenre of spy fiction that includes elements of science fiction. It is often associated with the Cold War. Features of Spy-Fi include the effects of technology on the espionage trade and the technological gadgets used by the characters - though often the technologies and gadgets portrayed are well beyond current scientific reality. This type of fiction focuses on glamour, adventure, and the daring spirit of spies.

Spy-fi can refer to:

• Spy fiction, the traditional meaning of the term
• Spy-Fi (subgenre), a subgenre of spy fiction that includes elements of science fiction