snoopy

[ snoo-pee ]

/ ˈsnu pi /

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adjective, snoop·i·er, snoop·i·est. Informal.

characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.

Nearby words

snook, snooker, snoop, snooper, snooperscope, snoopy, snoose, snoot, snootful, snooty, snooze

Origin of snoopy

First recorded in 1890–95; snoop + -y¹

Related forms

snoop·i·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for snoopy

It was Littlejohn who drew the iconic image of Snoopy dancing on a piano despite Charles Schulz's protests.
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I also have tons of espresso-sized mugs with Snoopy on them, in various heroic poses.
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Snoopy has eyes bigger than Bette Davis, which in turn, makes her probably the most snuggly cat in the world.
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He has had six reincarnations: Aviator Snoopy, Astronaut Snoopy, Skating Snoopy, Millennium Snoopy, and Flying Ace Snoopy.
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Undeterred, Charlie Brown almost leads his friends to victory, only to be bested by Snoopy and Woodstock.
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I suppose that snoopy Mrs. Treble has been up here, said Agnes, sharply.
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They could hear their silent, snoopy hands creeping softly over the stones.
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And then, just at that last goal didn't that horrid Jumbo make a terrible and cruel swing at Snoopy's ankle, just as he passed.
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Captain Jack and Snoopy in the first five minutes actually put in two goals, with that back goal play of theirs.
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This time it was Snoopy Sykes, the most voiceless member of the union.
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