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

Eavesdropping 

Secretly Listening to other people’s conversations.; getting into people’s business.

When my friend is Eavesdropping on my teacher, he says Carter! Do you ever LISTEN?!

Eavesdropping by QuakeSplash26 February 3, 2019

G-eavesdropping 

Looking over someone's shoulder while they talk on G-Chat just to read their conversation.

Guy 1: Dude, what the hell are you doing?

Guy 2: Reading your conversation with Jenna.

Guy 1: Stop G-eavesdropping on my google chat.

G-eavesdropping by Geeves McGeavesdrop September 9, 2011

Eavesdropping 

Anyone who overhears pieces of a conversation without actually being in one and jumps to conclusions!

That person over there is listening to our conversation? We were not even talking to them or about them that person is eavesdropping

Eavesdropping by FM Punk October 17, 2018

eavesdropping 

To spy on something or somebody.

Two federal intelligence agents were charged of eavesdropping on behalf of Russia.

eavesdropping by gyg May 17, 2006

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.

Unintentional eavesdropping by jaykid345 January 7, 2010

leavesdropping 

To read someone’s tea leaves, coffee grounds, wine residue or other sediment for the purpose of prediction without permission.

Origin: Tea with Annie.

Did you look in her tea cup without asking? That’s leavesdropping!

leavesdropping by teawithannie.com May 9, 2018