Eavesdropper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eavesdropper is a noun meaning One who eavesdrops.
Meaning
One who eavesdrops.
More Meanings
- (military, slang) A surveillance aircraft.
Example Sentences
[…] the Japanese Ministry of Defence rang the bell and informed the world's press about the Tokyo Express — the ironic Japanese nickname for the constant flow of Soviet flying eavesdroppers in Japanese airspace.
Word Forms
- eavesdroppers
Synonyms for eavesdropper
Depending on context, synonyms include snoop, snooper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snooper, snoop, listener, auditor, overhearer, espier.
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