eavesdropper Meaning & Definition
ˈēvz-ˌdräp
What Does Eavesdropper Mean?
Eavesdropper is used as a verb meaning to listen secretly to what is said in private.
Eavesdropper: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈēvz-ˌdräp/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | snoop and snooper |
| First known use | 1606 |
Eavesdropper Definition (Verb)
- to listen secretly to what is said in private
Synonyms of Eavesdropper
Eavesdropper synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
eaves·dropped
eaves·drop·ping
eaves·drops
eaves·drop·per noun
eavesdrop
eavesdropped
eavesdropper
eavesdroppers
eavesdropping
eavesdrops
eavesdropper (plural eavesdroppers)
Origin of Eavesdropper
Origin 1: probably back-formation from eavesdropper, literally, one standing under the drip from the eaves
Origin 2: From eavesdrop + -er (“person or thing which does”).
First Known Use
1606
Eavesdropper Pronunciation
You say eavesdropper as /ˈēvz-ˌdräp/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ēvz).