SNOOPY Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

snoopy

adjective

ˈsnü-pē

Definition of snoopy

as in curious

interested in what is not one's own business she feels that being snoopy is a desirable, even essential, trait in a reporter

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as in busy

thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited put a fence around the yard to keep out snoopy neighbors

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Recent Examples of snoopy But then, in 2013, she was cast as Zoe Barnes, the snoopy reporter who becomes strange bedfellows with Frank Underwood on House of Cards. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026 He’s gone to visit Ellen at her home, a boarding house with a snoopy landlady living on the first floor. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 From prank wars and mistaken identities to mischievous green slime and snoopy spies, there’s a film for every little prankster, but don’t worry! — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024 That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account. — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoopy

Adjective

But one ride—which feels more like gliding—is included, and so are all the curious looks from those who watch and wonder who is traveling in style.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
The series will also feature Aspyn Ovard, another social media star whose current polyamorous relationship has left fans curious about the details of her love life.

— Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of curious

Adjective

As if that weren’t enough to keep you busy, know that excellent vino isn’t the only reason to dedicate your big vacation to Chile this year.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
The technology is rapidly transforming the way people work, in part by eliminating some of the busy work and tedium of manual workflows, freeing up time for employees to focus on more complex issues.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of busy

Adjective

He’ll be assisted by his pal, the somewhat more purposeful Lietenant Sam Weinberg (Nick Blaemire) and the passionately inquisitive internal affairs officer Lieutenant Commander JoAnne Galloway (Rodriguez).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of inquisitive

Adjective

They’re drawn by its floor-to-ceiling windows and Hudson River views, plus the porte-cochere that allows discreet access to $500,000 parking spaces away from paparazzi and nosy neighbors.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Coolidge joins Watts, Cannavale, Margo Martindale, who played nosy neighbor Mo, and Isabel Gravitt, who played the married couple’s daughter Ellie Brannock, in returning.

— Peter White, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nosy

Adjective

That means lagless, stutter-free gameplay that all but eliminates annoying screen tearing.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Only Brady, Carer, Lewis, and Thien An, an unlikely coalition, vote for Eric, with the rest deciding that Brady, whose strength carried them through the tribe challenges, was just too volatile and annoying to take any further in the game.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of annoying

Adjective

Ambivalent about leaving Wisconsin, Caroline is befriended by the officious Jemma James (Mary Holland), whose husband, Eli (Michael Hough), is a railroad man.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of officious

Adjective

Opponents contend the restrictions discriminate against transgender students and could subject girls to intrusive medical verification.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
In today’s environment, excessive ads, emails and retargeting can feel intrusive, so relevance, timing and trust matter more than simply increasing frequency.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of intrusive

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