Snoopy

/ˈsnuːpi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Inquisitive or prying; excessively interested in the affairs of others.

Her snoopy attitude often landed her in trouble with her friends.

Curious in a way that may be considered intrusive.

I don't want to be snoopy, but I couldn't help overhearing your conversation.

Eager to discover secrets or information about others.

He had a snoopy nature, always searching for gossip to share.

Early 20th century, from the word 'snoop' meaning to pry or explore.

snoopy neighbor

a neighbor who is overly curious about others' affairs

snoopy dog

a dog that shows a lot of interest in other people's activities

snoopy behavior

actions characterized by an intrusive curiosity

snoop

to pry into someone else's affairs

inquisitive

having a tendency to ask questions; curious

nosy

showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs

A person who meddles in others' business

Stop being so snoopy, it's none of your business.

Someone who is excessively curious

He's just being snoopy, trying to find out what we're planning.