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Snooped: meaning, definitions and examples

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snooped

 

[ snuːpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

secretly investigate

The term 'snooped' refers to the act of secretly looking for information or investigating someone or something without their knowledge. It often involves a sense of intrusiveness and can be considered a breach of privacy.

Synonyms

eavesdropped, inquired, pried, spied

Examples of usage

  • She snooped through his belongings looking for clues.
  • The detective snooped around the crime scene for evidence.
  • He caught her snooping on his phone.
  • I don't like it when people snoop into my personal life.

Translations

Translations of the word "snooped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espiado

🇮🇳 चुपके से देखा गया

🇩🇪 ausspioniert

🇮🇩 mengintip

🇺🇦 підглянутий

🇵🇱 podglądany

🇯🇵 探った

🇫🇷 espionné

🇪🇸 husmeado

🇹🇷 gizlice bakılmış

🇰🇷 엿본

🇸🇦 تجسس

🇨🇿 špehovaný

🇸🇰 špehovaný

🇨🇳 窥探

🇸🇮 vohledan

🇮🇸 spioneraður

🇰🇿 шпиондалған

🇬🇪 შეხედული

🇦🇿 casuslu

🇲🇽 husmeado

Etymology

The word 'snoop' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, and it likely derives from the Dutch word 'snoepen,' which means 'to snack' or 'to nibble.' Over time, 'snoop' evolved in English to mean 'to investigate or observe furtively.' The transformation of meaning reflects an association with being secretive or inquisitive, much like a sly person sneaking around to gather information. The verb 'snoop' implies a certain level of stealth and curiosity, often with a negative connotation, suggesting that the act is unwelcome or intrusive. As society's privacy norms have evolved, the term 'snoop' has gained more modern significance, particularly in context with digital privacy, where snooping can pertain to unauthorized access to online information or conversations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,407, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.