To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.
Use in sentences of EAVESDROP
Meaning of EAVESDROP in English
To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.
The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.