Snooper: meaning, definitions and examples

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snooper

 

[ หˆsnuหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคธเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnรผffler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyadap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะธะณัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpieg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒŒใƒผใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท espion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท casus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ˆ„ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุณูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpeh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpeh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชฅๆŽข่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vohunski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรฆjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฟะธะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒžแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ casus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.