2syllables
eavesdrop
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Definitions ofeavesdrop
1noun
- The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
- The space around a house on which such water drips
- A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
- The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard
1verb
- To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
Example: "I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal."
- To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
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