What is Agency?
1.
(n) casual reference to the Central Intelligence Agency.
Typically used by chucks trying to impress others by implying they work for the CIA.
Also used by people with a basic understanding of the intelligence business as a general reference to movie and television characters who are supposed to be spies.
Charlene: "Excuse me, do you have the time?"
Chuck: "I'm sorry, I work for The Agency."
Moviegoer #1: "Damn, check out ol' boy's suit."
Moviegoer #2: "Must be an agency man."
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2.
Business or outfit that manages many providers. The agency handles all calls, bookings and advertising. The agency takes a percentage of the fee for each session.
That agency has all the cute girls working for them in this town.
