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Definition of Snoop
1. Verb. Watch, observe, or inquire secretly.
Entails: Enquire, Inquire, Investigate
Generic synonyms: Monitor, Supervise
Derivative terms: Sleuth, Sleuthing, Snooper, Spy, Spy, Spying
2. Noun. A spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others.
Specialized synonyms: Eavesdropper
Generic synonyms: Spy
Derivative terms: Snoopy
Definition of Snoop
1. Verb. To be devious and cunning so as not to be seen ¹
2. Verb. To secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others. ¹
3. Noun. The act of snooping ¹
4. Noun. One who snoops ¹
5. Noun. A private detective ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Snoop
1. to pry about [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Snoop
Literary usage of Snoop
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Semantic Development of Words for "walk, Run" in the Germanic Languges by Roscoe Myrl Ihrig (1916)
"... surly or derisive manner, find fault in a surly manner. 42. SNUFF AROUND, NOSE
ABOUT: snoop, SNEAK 42.01. ... NE. colloq. snoop sneak about, nose about, ..."
2. The Bobbsey Twins: Or, Merry Days Indoors and Out by Laura Lee Hope (1904)
"It's snoop! " called out Freddie, who was rushing after his big brother. ...
Poor snoop was swinging violently at the end of the ragged tail. ..."
3. The Bobbsey Twins at the County Fair by Laura Lee Hope (1922)
""If it was a young skunk that snoop had, you'd have known it long before this.
And snoop, never would try to catch a skunk—snoop would know better. ..."
4. Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich by Stephen Leacock (1914)
"He couldn't even understand what Mr. snoop was saying. And when Mr. snoop would
stand on the hearth-rug with a cup of tea balanced in his hand, ..."
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