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Definition of snoop

snoop

/snuːp/
snoop
Adverb:snoopily
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Plural:snoops
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Adjective:snoopy
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Past Simple:snooped
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Past Participle:snooped
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Present Participle:snooping
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• verb

1

To investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out private information about someone or something.

Example

"He was caught snooping around the restricted laboratory after hours."

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• noun

1

A person who pries or meddles into the private affairs of others; also used informally for a private detective.

Example

"The office snoop always seemed to know everyone's personal news before it was announced."

2

An act of looking around a place or examining things secretly in order to find out private information.

Example

"She had a quick snoop through the unlocked filing cabinet while the manager was away."

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• Rhymes for snoop

• Nearby Words

snook
snooker
snookered
snoop
snooper
snoopy
snoot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century into American English from Dutch snoepen, meaning 'to eat sweets in secret' or 'to enjoy stealthily.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snoop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snoop
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