snoopy

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/ ˈsnu pi /

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

characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.

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Origin of snoopy

First recorded in 1890–95; snoop + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM snoopy

snoop·i·ly, adverb

Words nearby snoopy

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

How to use snoopy in a sentence

It was Littlejohn who drew the iconic image of Snoopy dancing on a piano despite Charles Schulz's protests.
Garfield Television: The Cat Who Saved Primetime Cartoons|Rich Goldstein|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I also have tons of espresso-sized mugs with Snoopy on them, in various heroic poses.
Tom Reiss: How I Write|Noah Charney|August 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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 was not dancing Snoopy's Christmas dance, or even walking around.
The Day I Met Charles Schulz|Daniel J. Levitin|February 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He has had six reincarnations: Aviator Snoopy, Astronaut Snoopy, Skating Snoopy, Millennium Snoopy, and Flying Ace Snoopy.
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They could hear their silent, snoopy hands creeping softly over the stones.
The Moon Colony|William Dixon Bell
This time it was Snoopy Sykes, the most voiceless member of the union.
To Him That Hath|Ralph Connor
A great big, two-hundred-pound monster, who simply threw Snoopy and Georgie Ross all about the rink.
To Him That Hath|Ralph Connor
Captain Jack and Snoopy in the first five minutes actually put in two goals, with that back goal play of theirs.
To Him That Hath|Ralph Connor
Why, the way he mauled little Snoopy and Geordie Ross in the first part of the game was perfectly horrid.
To Him That Hath|Ralph Connor