Snoop
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snuːp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Snoop is a verb meaning To be devious and cunning so as not to be seen.
Meaning
To be devious and cunning so as not to be seen.
More Meanings
- To secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others.
- (UK, slang, dated) To steal.
- The act of snooping.
- One who snoops.
- A private detective.
Example Sentences
She hired a snoop to find out if her husband was having an affair.
Be careful what you say around Gene because he's the bosses' snoop.
If I had not snooped on her, I wouldn't have found out that she lied about her degree.
Garrison's snoops regularly stole Kirkwood's mail while he was in New Orleans—only a federal offense.
Word Forms
- snoops
- snooping
- snooped
Synonyms for snoop
Depending on context, synonyms include stag, spy, eavesdropper, snooper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eavesdropper, spy, stag, meddle, pry, quest.
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Sources & Attribution
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