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Engaged in a furtive attempt to find out information about someone's private affairs
“A snooping neighbor had noted the license of the car that had taken him away.”
The characteristic of being snoopy
Intrusion into the personal life of another
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means
Research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
Present participle for to investigate or meddle in a matter, especially the private affairs of others
“I can't believe you had the gall to snoop into my personal life.”
Present participle for to search or rummage through a place or container
“Before he made his way up to the bedroom, Baldwin thought he would snoop around in the kitchen and see just what those Jerusalem artichokes might taste like.”
Present participle for to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear
Present participle for to move stealthily or furtively
Present participle for to work or carry out activities as a spy
Present participle for investigate; look into
Present participle for to look or stare at someone or something, especially intently
Present participle for look quickly or furtively
(in a place) Present participle for to look thoroughly for something
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