snoop
4 synonyms for snoop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To secretly investigate or pry into someone else's private matters.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To secretly investigate or pry into someone else's private matters.
“She caught her brother snooping through her diary.”
2. noun
A person who snoops, or the act of snooping.
“Stop being such a snoop and mind your own business.”
How to use snoop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
snoop around
snoop on someone
a nosy snoop
Etymology
From Dutch snoepen ("to pry, eat in secret").
Full origin of snoop →Frequently asked questions
What does “snoop” mean?
The word “snoop” means to secretly investigate or pry into someone else's private matters. In plain terms, secretly poking around in someone else's business or belongings.
How do you pronounce “snoop”?
“Snoop” is pronounced snoop (/snuːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “snoop” in a sentence?
Here is “snoop” used in a sentence: “She caught her brother snooping through her diary.”
What part of speech is “snoop”?
Depending on how it is used, “snoop” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “snoop” come from?
The word “snoop” comes from Dutch. From Dutch snoepen ("to pry, eat in secret").
Is “snoop” a common word?
“Snoop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “snoop” have?
“Snoop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to secretly investigate or pry into someone else's private matters.
