Snoop: meaning, definitions and examples
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snoop
[ snuːp ]
to secretly spy on someone
To snoop means to secretly spy on someone, typically by stealthily observing or investigating their private affairs without their knowledge or consent. It is often done with the intention of uncovering information or finding out something that is not openly shared.
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Examples of usage
- He decided to snoop around her room to find out what she was hiding.
- The nosy neighbor was always snooping on everyone's business.
a person who secretly spies on others
A snoop is a person who secretly spies on others, often to gather information or satisfy their curiosity about someone else's affairs. It can also refer to someone who is overly curious or intrusive in other people's matters.
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Examples of usage
- Don't be such a snoop and respect other people's privacy.
- She's always been known as the neighborhood snoop, always poking her nose where it doesn't belong.
Translations
Translations of the word "snoop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bisbilhotar
🇮🇳 जासूसी करना
🇩🇪 schnüffeln
🇮🇩 mengintip
🇺🇦 шпигувати
🇵🇱 szpiegować
🇯🇵 のぞき見する (nozokimi suru)
🇫🇷 espionner
🇪🇸 espiar
🇹🇷 casusluk yapmak
🇰🇷 엿보다 (yeotboda)
🇸🇦 يتجسس (yatajassas)
🇨🇿 špehovat
🇸🇰 špehovať
🇨🇳 窥探 (kuītàn)
🇸🇮 vohuniti
🇮🇸 njósna
🇰🇿 тыңшылық жасау
🇬🇪 შპიონაჟი (špionaji)
🇦🇿 casusluq etmək
🇲🇽 espiar
Etymology
The word 'snoop' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the Dutch word 'snoepen' meaning 'to pry'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who secretly spies on others or investigates private matters. The usage of the term expanded with the rise of surveillance culture and the digital age, where snooping can also occur online.
See also: snooping.