earwigging

[US]/ˈɪəwɪɡɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈɪrˌwɪɡɪŋ/

Translation

vt.to eavesdrop or listen secretly
n.scolding or reprimand

Phrases & Collocations

earwigging someone

earwigging in class

earwigging conversations

earwigging the gossip

earwigging at work

earwigging for information

earwigging during meetings

earwigging neighbors

earwigging with intent

Example Sentences

she was earwigging on their conversation without them noticing.

he caught her earwigging when she thought he wasn't looking.

earwigging can lead to misunderstandings if you misinterpret what you hear.

they were earwigging on the meeting from the hallway.

she didn't mean to be earwigging; she was just passing by.

he was earwigging on the gossip about the new manager.

earwigging can be tempting, especially when secrets are involved.

she felt guilty for earwigging on her friends' private chat.

he often found himself earwigging on the office gossip.

they were caught earwigging and had to apologize.

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