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Snoop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To snoop means to secretly look into someone else’s private matters or belongings, often without permission. It implies prying or spying to gather information discreetly.

snoop

/snuːp/ /snuːp/

Definition:

To secretly investigate or look around for information, often in a nosy manner.

Synonyms:

spy, pry, eavesdrop, meddle

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

ignore, disregard

Common Collocations:

snoop around, snoop into, snoop on someone

Derivatives:

snooper, snooping

Usage Tips:

Use "snoop" to describe secretive or intrusive investigation; avoid overusing it in formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

snoop around, snoop into someone's business, keep your nose out (antonymic phrase)

Etymology:

Originated from Dutch "snoepen" (to sneak or steal), later evolving to mean secretive observation in English.

Examples:

  • 1. She likes to snoop through her brother's diary when he's not home.
  • 2. The detective decided to snoop around the suspect's apartment for clues.
  • 3. Stop trying to snoop into my personal emails!
  • 4. The journalist was accused of snooping on private conversations for her article.

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