snoopy

snoopy

adj \ˈsnü-pē\

snoop·i·ersnoop·i·est

Definition of SNOOPY

: given to snooping especially for personal information about others

— snoop·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb

Examples of SNOOPY

1. <she feels that being snoopy is a desirable, even essential, trait in a reporter>
2. <put a fence around the yard to keep out snoopy neighbors>

First Known Use of SNOOPY

circa 1895

Related to SNOOPY

Synonyms: inquisitive, nosy (or nosey), prying, curious

Antonyms: incurious, uncurious

Related Words: interfering, intrusive, meddlesome, meddling, obtrusive, officious; inquisitional, inquisitorial, interrogative, questioning, quizzical; concerned, interested

Near Antonyms: apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

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Rhymes with SNOOPY

croupy, droopy, groupie, Kewpie, loopy, soupy, swoopy