Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wahyuh r-tap-er]
- /ˈwaɪərˌtæp ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wahyuh r-tap-er]
- /ˈwaɪərˌtæp ər/
Definitions of wiretapper word
- noun wiretapper a person who taps wires to learn the nature of messages passing over them. 1
- noun wiretapper a swindler who professes to have betting tips or other information from tapped telephone wires. 1
- noun wiretapper A person who installs, or monitors wiretaps. 1
- noun wiretapper A person who installs or monitors wiretaps. 0
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Origin of wiretapper
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; wire + tapper2
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Parts of speech for Wiretapper
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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wiretapper popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
wiretapper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wiretapper
noun wiretapper
- listener — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- auditor — An auditor is an accountant who officially examines the accounts of organizations.
- hearer — to perceive by the ear: Didn't you hear the doorbell?
- sleuth — a detective. Synonyms: investigator, private investigator; private eye, gumshoe, shamus.
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
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