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eavesreading 

(v.)When someone surreptitiously reads something (usually over your shoulder) without your consent. This can be an email, text message, letter, newspaper etc.
(noun: eavesreader)
I got this funny email from Migs, but I couldn't read it because Julie was eavesreading behind me.
eavesreading by Migzonian October 15, 2008
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eaves podding 

the act of wearing ear buds and bouncing your head while no music is playing, so you can eaves drop on someone's conversation
I was eaves podding and I heard Elaine say she was pregnant!
eaves podding by Theresa Bates January 28, 2009

eavesdropping 

Two federal intelligence agents were charged of eavesdropping on behalf of Russia.
eavesdropping by gyg May 17, 2006
A shortened version of the word eavesdropping typically paired with the word droppin'. To listen to people when you're not supposed to be.
Samwise Gamgee- "I aint been droppin no eaves sir, honest."

Did you hear what those people were saying?
What you think I've been droppin eaves?
Eaves by CandyKane February 12, 2014

eavesdroplet 

An out of context fragment of an accidentally overhead conversation between strangers.
"Just heard the weirdest eavesdroplet"
"Yeah? What was it?"
"Walked past these two guys, and I heard one of them say '...but the lollypop was stuck, and the dog wouldn't stop yelping"
eavesdroplet by mitchbeard January 3, 2010

Unintentional eavesdropping 

The act of overhearing co-workers talking through a wall. No sneaking needed, just sit back in your chair and listen.
Jim: So the rumor around the office is that Steve is getting layed off.

Joe: Where'd you hear that?

Jim: Oh just through the wall during my daily "Unintentional Eavesdropping" break.