noun

snooping

Snooping (noun) means the act of secretly prying into someone else's private matters. Example: “He got caught snooping through her phone.”

noun

The act of secretly prying into someone else's private matters.

"He got caught snooping through her phone."

How to use snooping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSecretly digging into someone else's private stuff.

Common pairings

caught snooping stop snooping

Word forms

snoopings plural

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Rhymes for snooping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snooping” mean?

The word “snooping” means the act of secretly prying into someone else's private matters. In plain terms, secretly digging into someone else's private stuff.

How do you use “snooping” in a sentence?

Here is “snooping” used in a sentence: “He got caught snooping through her phone.”

What part of speech is “snooping”?

“Snooping” is a noun.

What is the meaning of snooping?

"snooping" (noun) means the act of secretly prying into someone else's private matters.