snoop
word
/ˈsnup/
snoop
/snˈuːp/
snoop
Definition
To secretly look for information about someone or something, especially in a way that invades privacy.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often negative—implies invading privacy or being nosy. Used as a verb ('to snoop around') and a noun ('a snoop'). Common with 'around', 'into', 'on'. Not as harsh as 'spy', but less neutral than 'look'.
Spanish: fisgonear - husmearPortuguese (BR): bisbilhotar - fuçarPortuguese (PT): bisbilhotar - vasculharChinese (Simplified): 窥探 - 窥视Chinese (Traditional): 窺探 - 窺視Hindi: झांकना - नजर रखनाArabic: يتجسس - يتلصصBengali: গুপ্তচরী করা - উঁকি মারাRussian: шпионить - совать носJapanese: 詮索する - のぞき見るVietnamese: rình mò - dòm ngóKorean: 캐내다 - 몰래 들여다보다Turkish: gizlice bakmak - burnunu sokmakUrdu: تاک جھانک کرنا - جاسوسی کرناIndonesian: mengintip - mencampuri urusan orang lain
Example Sentences
Don't snoop in my room when I'm not home.
basic
People sometimes snoop on their neighbors out of curiosity.
basic
She likes to snoop into old letters she finds at home.
basic
I caught my brother trying to snoop around my computer last night.
natural
Be careful not to snoop at work; people notice these things.
natural
Some apps snoop on your data without you realizing it.
natural