Snoop

snoop

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who snoops.

That snoop is always trying to find out everyone's business.

an act of snooping.

His snoop into her personal files got him in trouble with the boss.

verb

to investigate or look around secretly, typically for information.

She decided to snoop around the house to find out what surprises her husband had planned.

to observe or eavesdrop on someone without their knowledge.

He couldn't help but snoop on his neighbors when he heard them arguing through the walls.

Origin unknown, possibly from the early 19th century.

snoop around

To look around in a stealthy or secretive way.

snoop dog

A term sometimes used to refer to someone who snoops around; also a reference to the rapper Snoop Dogg.

snoopery

The act of snooping or prying into others' affairs.

snoopish

Characteristic of a snooper; inquisitive or meddlesome.

To investigate someone else's social media or personal life.

She was totally snooping on his Instagram for photos of his vacation.

To spy or gather private information about someone.

Why are you snooping on your neighbor? It's none of your business.