Meaning & use

Snoopy

adjective·Everyday

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Excessively curious about other people's private affairs; prying.

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The snoopy neighbor always seemed to know everyone's business on the block.

She gave the snoopy reporter a firm 'no comment' and walked away.

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Derived from the verb 'snoop,' meaning to investigate or look around secretively, often without permission.

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