What does "sleeper agent" mean?

Updated 2026-07-05 · TeenLore Daily

Meaning

When something triggers you to instantly wake up or react with extreme speed and focus, like you've been activated. Often used for sudden excitement over notifications or news.

How teens use it

I shot up like a sleeper agent when I saw that notification

Parent note

Laugh. It's just Gen Z humor about being suddenly hyper-alert when something exciting happens. Harmless hyperbole borrowed from spy movies.

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