snoopy
[snoo-pee]
- characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.
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Origin of snoopy
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inquiring, prying, meddling, questioning, analytical, impertinent, inquisitive, inquisitorial, interested, interfering, intrusive, investigative, meddlesome, nosy, prurient, puzzled, searching, examining, peepingExamples from the Web for snoopy
Contemporary Examples
It was Littlejohn who drew the iconic image of Snoopy dancing on a piano despite Charles Schulz's protests.
I also have tons of espresso-sized mugs with Snoopy on them, in various heroic poses.
Snoopy has eyes bigger than Bette Davis, which in turn, makes her probably the most snuggly cat in the world.
He has had six reincarnations: Aviator Snoopy, Astronaut Snoopy, Skating Snoopy, Millennium Snoopy, and Flying Ace Snoopy.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Floats, Balloons, & More StatisticsNovember 25, 2011
Undeterred, Charlie Brown almost leads his friends to victory, only to be bested by Snoopy and Woodstock.
Historical Examples
This time it was Snoopy Sykes, the most voiceless member of the union.
To Him That HathRalph Connor
Snoopy takes the ball from Geordie, rushes around the goal the other way, Mamma, do you see?
To Him That HathRalph 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 HathRalph Connor
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.
To Him That HathRalph Connor
They could hear their silent, snoopy hands creeping softly over the stones.
The Moon ColonyWilliam Dixon Bell
Word Origin and History for snoopy
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