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Definition of snooper

snooper

/ˈsnuː.pɚ/
snoop · er
Plural:snoopers
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• noun

1

A person who pries or investigates furtively into the private affairs of others.

Example

"She locked her desk drawers every evening to prevent any office snooper from reading her confidential notes."

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• Rhymes for snooper

• Nearby Words

snooker
snookered
snoop
snooper
snoopy
snoot
snootily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as an agent noun from the verb 'snoop', which derives from the Dutch 'snoepen', meaning to eat or enjoy stealthily.

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