First Known Use: 1606
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eavesdrop
verb eaves·drop \ˈēvz-ˌdräp\
: to listen secretly to what other people are saying
Full Definition of EAVESDROP
intransitive verb
: to listen secretly to what is said in private
— eaves·drop·per noun
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Origin of EAVESDROP
probably back-formation from eavesdropper, literally, one standing under the drip from the eaves
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EAVESDROPPING Defined for Kids
eavesdrop
verb eaves·drop \ˈēvz-ˌdräp\
eaves·droppedeaves·drop·ping
Definition of EAVESDROP for Kids
: to listen secretly to private conversation
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