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Eavesread (verb) means to read something secretly, without permission.

verb

To read something secretly, without permission.

"Aaron yanked at his tie to keep it from strangling him, tried to “eavesread” the paperwork on Stephanie's desk to find any clues to Lizzie's whereabouts." — Hank Phillippi Ryan, Truth Be Told (2014)

"Once, my mom flipped out when she eavesread an exchange between us over my shoulder." — Caissie St. Onge, Jane Jones: Worst. Vampire. Ever (2011)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A blend of eavesdrop and read.

Rhymes for eavesread

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What is the meaning of eavesread?

"eavesread" (verb) means to read something secretly, without permission.