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Postby Pookyzoo » Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:19 pm

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
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Postby Brazilian dude » Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:53 am

May I just say that I love this word?

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Postby tcward » Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:53 am

Permission granted.

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Postby Brazilian dude » Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:55 am

:lol:

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