Advanced Small Talk & Socialising

Eavesdrop

/ˈiːvzdrɒp/ verb

Meaning

To secretly listen to a conversation without the speakers knowing.

हिंदी मेंबोलने वालों को बिना बताए किसी बातचीत को गुप्त रूप से सुनना।

Example Sentences

“She didn't mean to eavesdrop, but she overheard everything.”

उसका छिपकर सुनने का इरादा नहीं था, लेकिन उसने सब कुछ सुन लिया।

“It's rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations.”

दूसरे लोगों की बातचीत को छिपकर सुनना असभ्य है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Always implies secrecy — if you can openly hear something, that's "overhearing", not "eavesdropping".

Good to Know

Synonyms
listen in, snoop

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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