Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
earwigging
noun
/ˈɪəˌwɪgɪŋ/
Definition
The act of secretively listening to a conversation.
Examples
- She caught him earwigging on her phone call to her friend.
- The detective was skilled at earwigging without being noticed.
- At the party, some guests were earwigging to find out the latest gossip.
Meaning
Earwigging refers to the practice of eavesdropping, where someone listens in on others’ discussions without their knowledge.
Synonyms
- eavesdropping
- listening in
- overhearing
