Snooper: meaning, definitions and examples
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snooper
[ หsnuหpษr ]
secret observer
A snooper is someone who secretly looks into the affairs of others, usually without their knowledge. This term is often used in a negative context, implying invasion of privacy or espionage.
Synonyms
inquisitor, nosy parker, spyer.
Examples of usage
- The snooper was caught reading my diary.
- He hired a snooper to gather information on his competitors.
- Snoopers often use hidden cameras to spy on people's activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "snooper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espiรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคธเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnรผffler
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyadap
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะธะณัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ szpieg
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท espion
๐ช๐ธ espรญa
๐น๐ท casus
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงุณูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpeh
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpeh
๐จ๐ณ ็ชฅๆข่
๐ธ๐ฎ vohunski
๐ฎ๐ธ spรฆjari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะธะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ casus
๐ฒ๐ฝ espรญa
Etymology
The word 'snooper' dates back to the early 20th century, originating from the verb 'snoop,' which means to search for something secretly or to investigate furtively. 'Snoop' itself is believed to have come from the Late Middle English word 'snope', derived from the dialect term for 'to smell' or 'to sniff'. This connection implies a sense of covert investigation, akin to a dog sniffing out something hidden. The creation of the term 'snooper' solidified the negative connotation of intruding on someone else's private matters for personal gain or curiosity. Over time, the term has evolved and is commonly used in discussions about privacy, surveillance, and confidentiality, especially in the age of the internet and digital tracking.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,723, 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.
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