snoop

[snuːp]

snoop Definition

  • 1to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something
  • 2a person who likes to pry into other people's business

Using snoop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snoop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was caught snooping around the boss's office.

  • Example

    He's always snooping on his neighbors.

  • Example

    I don't like it when people snoop through my things.

snoop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snoop

Phrases with snoop

  • to move around a place secretly, looking for information or things that you should not see

    Example

    I saw him snooping around the back of the house.

  • to secretly watch or listen to someone's private conversation or activities

    Example

    The government was accused of snooping on its citizens' phone calls.

  • nosy parker

    a person who is too interested in the private lives of other people

    Example

    I don't want to be a nosy parker, but I couldn't help overhearing your conversation.

Origins of snoop

originally from Dutch 'snuffelen', meaning 'to sniff'

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Summary: snoop in Brief

The verb 'snoop' [snuːp] means to secretly investigate a place or person to find out information. It can also refer to a person who likes to pry into other people's business. Examples include 'She was caught snooping around the boss's office' and 'He's always snooping on his neighbors.' Phrases include 'snoop around,' meaning to move around a place secretly, and 'nosy parker,' meaning a person who is too interested in the private lives of other people.

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