eavesdropper
[/ˈiːvzdrɒpər/]
nounpl: eavesdroppers
espião, bisbilhoteiro, pessoa que escuta à escondidasou intruso que ouve conversas alheias
1. A person who listens secretly to a private conversation without the knowledge or consent of the speakers
The eavesdropper hid behind the door to listen to the confidential discussion.
O bisbilhoteiro se escondeu atrás da porta para ouvir a discussão confidencial.
2. Someone who intentionally overhears or spies on others' conversations for gossip or gain
She was caught as an eavesdropper when her supervisor heard her listening in on the phone call.
Ela foi descoberta como bisbilhoteira quando seu supervisor a ouviu espionando a ligação telefônica.
3. In cybersecurity, a malicious actor who intercepts private digital communications
An eavesdropper intercepted the unencrypted messages between the two users.
Um intruso interceptou as mensagens não criptografadas entre os dois usuários.
In Brazilian culture, eavesdroppers are often associated with gossip (fofoca) and are viewed negatively in professional and personal contexts. The term 'bisbilhoteiro' carries a particularly dismissive connotation. In American culture, eavesdropping is viewed as a serious violation of privacy and can have legal consequences. In cybersecurity contexts, 'eavesdropper' has become a technical term referring to potential threats to encrypted communications.
NYC Slang
snoop, nosy person, rat
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