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Re: Is there a word for it?

#5579 08/24/00 01:03 AM

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TEd Remington

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TEd Remington

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Marion NC

>I wonder whether there is a specific word for a person who tries to read secretly the newspaper or magazine another person is reading -- for instance on a bus, train, etc.

Cheapskate.

What I really hate is the arm reaching over my shoulder to fill in a box on the crossword puzzle. Or the guy muttering, "Can't you read ANY faster than that?"

TEd

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