What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snoopy
Example
My neighbor is very snoopy and always wants to know what's going on in my life. [snoopy: adjective]
Example
She snooped around in his room while he was out. [snooped: past tense verb]
prying
Example
Stop prying into my personal life, it's none of your business. [prying: present participle verb]
Example
She was accused of being a prying neighbor who always wanted to know what was happening in other people's homes. [prying: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snoopy is more commonly used than prying in everyday language, and can sometimes have a playful or lighthearted connotation. Prying is less common and is generally considered more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between snoopy and prying?
Prying is generally considered more formal than snoopy, and is often used in more serious or professional contexts.
