Eavesdrop

Definitions

1. The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house.
   countable, uncountable
2. The space around a house on which such water drips.
   countable, uncountable
3. A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building.
   countable
4. The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Were you having a little eavesdrop on us last⟳ night?”

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