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reavesdropping

Reading a conversation between two people, such as that would be displayed on a social networking site. Similar to the concept of eavesdropping. Coined by Deborah (Brockway) Brown.
I was reavesdropping and found out that she is moving.
reavesdropping by chirogirl July 7, 2009
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Reads-drop 

verb
To secretly read something that someone else is reading, often taking place on the subway. Gerund or present participle: readsdropping
I leaned over her shoulder, just enough to reads-drop this week's weather forecast
Reads-drop by Billy Goldtsein August 11, 2018