Associations to the word «Eavesdrop»

Wiktionary

EAVESDROP, verb. ​To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
EAVESDROP, noun. The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
EAVESDROP, noun. The space around a house on which such water drips
EAVESDROP, noun. A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
EAVESDROP, noun. The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard

Dictionary definition

EAVESDROP, verb. Listen without the speaker's knowledge; "the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations".

Wise words

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