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- [snoop]
- /snup/
- /snuːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [snoop]
- /snup/
Definitions of snooped word
- verb without object snooped to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way. 1
- noun snooped an act or instance of snooping. 1
- noun snooped a person who snoops. 1
- noun snooped a private detective. 1
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Origin of snooped
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; < Dutch snoepen to take and eat food on the sly
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Parts of speech for Snooped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snooped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
snooped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snooped
verb snooped
- eavesdropped — Simple past tense and past participle of eavesdrop.
- interfered — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- kibitzed — Simple past tense and past participle of kibitz.
- lurked — to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
- meddled — Simple past tense and past participle of meddle.
noun snooped
- ferreted — Simple past tense and past participle of ferret.
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