Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snoop
verb
/snuːp/
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Definition
To investigate or look around in a considered sneaky or secretive manner.
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Examples
- She decided to snoop around his office to find out what he was working on.
- The cat loves to snoop around the garden, exploring every nook and cranny.
- He has a habit of snooping through his neighbors’ mail.
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Meaning
Snoop refers to the act of prying into someone’s affairs or searching for hidden information, often without permission.
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Synonyms
- pry
- inspect
- spy
- eavesdrop