snoopy

[snoo-pee]

adjective

Informal.

snoopier, snoopiest 

1. characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.

Other Word Forms

• snoopily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of snoopy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; snoop + -y ¹

Example Sentences

There are perfectly innocent reasons for this, like snoopy roommates or kids who always pick up your phone.

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The public’s opinion, other foundations’ opinions, “experts’ ” and snoopy other wealthy people’s opinions are hogwash.

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Be sure you take a few steps to keep your orders secret if you live with snoopy recipients.

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A Black woman and her adopted daughter, who is white, have silenced snoopy strangers’ false assumptions about their family in an adorable video that has gone viral on social media.

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"We only live once, snoopy," a bubble over Charlie Brown's head reads.

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