Snoopier: meaning, definitions and examples
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snoopier
[ ˈsnuːpiər ]
describing behavior
Snoopier refers to someone who is overly inquisitive or prying into others' affairs, more than what is considered normal. This behavior may be annoying to those around them, as it implies a lack of respect for privacy.
Synonyms
inquisitive, interfering, nosy, prying.
Examples of usage
- His snoopier behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
- She was snoopier than anyone I knew, always peeking into other people's business.
- Don't be so snoopier; it's not polite to invade others' privacy.
- The snoopier reporter lost the trust of her sources.
- My snoopier neighbor always tries to know what's going on in our lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "snoopier" in other languages:
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Etymology
The word 'snoop' originated in the 1800s and is derived from the Dutch word 'snoepen', which means to gather or pick at. The term evolved to describe the act of investigating, often in a secretive manner. The suffix '-ier' is used to form comparatives in English, indicating a greater degree of the quality described by the root word. Therefore, 'snoopier' conveys a more intense version of the behavior associated with 'snoop.' The term is often used in both informal and formal contexts but predominantly carries a negative connotation, reflecting societal views on privacy and personal boundaries.