eaves-dropping Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. ornoun. to listen secretly to a private conversation Example Sentence Unintentional eaves-dropping is uncomfortable. Spelled with a hyphen. Synonyms be all ears; listen in; tap Antonyms ignore Hear It! Say It! Write It! eaves-dropping Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: