Main Entry: eaves·drop
Pronunciation: 'Evz-"dräp
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: probably back-formation from eavesdropper, literally, one standing under the drip from the eaves
: to listen secretly to what is said in private
Search found 9 matches
- Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:19 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: eavesdrop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8403
- Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:18 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: klutz
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10419
- Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:47 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: klutz
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10419
klutz
Thanks for the definition. I am aware of the meaning, I am just pointing out that this is an odd word with possibly an interesting history. If I am unsure of a definition, I do have Webster's bookmarked, but again, thanks for your 'help'.
- Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:07 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: klutz
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10419
klutz
a wooden beam??
clumsiness??
clumsiness??
- Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:38 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: whippersnapper
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6387
whippersnapper
I like the sound. I can't find any word history.
- Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:26 pm
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: OREXIGENIC
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10342
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 3:03 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: snuck
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5617
snuck
I was curious, since my thesaurus wouldn't give me any suggestions, if this was a real word. It's origin is interesting to me. Webster has it listed. It appears to have 'evolved' from lesser education. When asking if snuck was a real word, I now question the origin of the word sneak.
- Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:57 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Fishwife
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20225
Fishwife
Main Entry: fish·wife
Pronunciation: -"wIf
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English
1 : a woman who sells fish
2 : a vulgar abusive woman
Pronunciation: -"wIf
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English
1 : a woman who sells fish
2 : a vulgar abusive woman
- Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:33 pm
- Forum: WELCOME HOME!
- Topic: Welcome to our new Agora
- Replies: 99
- Views: 411360
I'm so happy to be here
I found this site in my quest for definitions of words that pop into my head. I love words, language and communiction. I have a daily journal that I have my own 'word of the day'. It is usually something that just pops into my head or that I've heard or spoken recently. Today, my word of the day was...