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snoopy

American  
[snoo-pee] / ˈsnu pi /

adjective

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


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Etymology

Origin of snoopy

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


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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 ● Jan. 13, 2022

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

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 17, 2021

Here the sensors politely ignore data that might make them look snoopy.

From Nature ● Feb. 24, 2015

They’ll “stop snoopy children from asking questions about private accessories in the back of drawers,” says a spokesperson.

From Forbes ● Dec. 13, 2011

That snoopy old lady in our new neighborhood put an end to my baby-sitting career.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

But the poplars, bein' snoopier than common, shot up considerable an' took a look around.

From Janet of the Dunes by Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock

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