Snoopiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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snoopiest

 

[ ˈsnuːpiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most curious

The term 'snoopiest' refers to someone who is excessively curious or inquisitive, often intruding into the private affairs of others. This characteristic is generally viewed negatively, as it implies a lack of respect for personal boundaries. People described as snoopy tend to pry into others' matters without invitation, often leading to feelings of discomfort or resentment. The superlative form compares the degree of snooping behavior to others, indicating that this person is the most curious or intrusive of all.

Synonyms

inquisitive, interfering, nosy, prying.

Examples of usage

  • She was the snoopiest person in the office, always trying to find out personal details about her colleagues.
  • His snoopiest nature often got him into trouble with his friends.
  • The snoopiest neighbor constantly watched everyone with binoculars.
  • Being the snoopiest sibling, she knew all the secrets in the family.

Translations

Translations of the word "snoopiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais curioso

🇮🇳 सबसे जिज्ञासु

🇩🇪 am neugierigsten

🇮🇩 paling penasaran

🇺🇦 найдопитливіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej ciekawski

🇯🇵 最も好奇心旺盛な

🇫🇷 le plus curieux

🇪🇸 el más curioso

🇹🇷 en meraklı

🇰🇷 가장 호기심 많은

🇸🇦 الأكثر فضولاً

🇨🇿 nejvíce zvědavý

🇸🇰 najzvedavejší

🇨🇳 最好奇的

🇸🇮 najbolj radoveden

🇮🇸 fyndnasti

🇰🇿 ең қызыққан

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ცნობისმოყვარე

🇦🇿 ən maraqlı

🇲🇽 el más curioso

Etymology

The word 'snoop' originated in the late 19th century, possibly derived from a mix of Scottish and English influences. Its traceable roots can be linked to the word 'snoop' which originally meant to search or to pry into something. The suffix '-iest' is commonly used in the English language to form the superlative of adjectives, indicating the highest degree of a quality. Thus, 'snoopiest' directly correlates to 'snoop', highlighting the act of curiosity to the fullest extent. Over the years, the connotation of 'snoop' has shifted to imply a more negative aspect of eavesdropping or intruding into others' lives, which is often met with disapproval in social contexts.