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snoopy

American  
[snoo-pee] / ˈsnu pi /

adjective

Informal.
snoopier, snoopiest
  1. characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.


Other Word Forms

  • snoopily adverb

Etymology

Origin of snoopy

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

Example Sentences

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

From Fox News

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Fox News

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.

From Fox News

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

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