Meaning of the word snoop in English

What does snoop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snoop

US /snuːp/
UK /snuːp/

Verb

to look for information about someone or something in a prying or intrusive way

Example:
She caught her brother trying to snoop through her diary.
The neighbors are always snooping on what we do.

Noun

a person who snoops

Example:
My little sister is such a snoop, always reading my texts.
Don't be a snoop; respect people's privacy.