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Definition of “snoopy”

snoopy (ˈsnuːpɪ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (informal) prying into the business of others

snoop (snuːp Pronunciation for snoop (informal)

Definitions

verb

  1. intr; often foll by about or around to pry into the private business of others

noun

  1. a person who pries into the business of others
  2. an act or instance of snooping

Derived Forms

ˈsnoopy adjective

Word Origin

C19: from Dutch snoepen to eat furtively

Example Sentences Including 'snoopy'

Angela Lansbury - very much in character as her renowned snoopy sleuth Jessica Fletcher - walks briskly up to a police car as cameras roll.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
Even under the Lester compromise, goodness knows what a snoopy neighbour or the Crown Prosecution Service would make of that.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Maybe if I'd been a bit more snoopy , it might have helped.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
The rest are snoopy neighbours, supportive friends, curious passers-by or the odd, lonely anorak type who turns up for human company.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
`Anyway, it'll show my men you aren't just snoopy kids if you start doing something they think looks suspicious.
Arthur, Robert Three in One

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