adjective
- excessively curious about other people’s private affairs
Usage: informal
Examples
- My snoopy neighbor always peers over the fence to see what we’re doing.
- She’s too snoopy for her own good, always asking personal questions.
- The snoopy reporter tried to dig up dirt on the celebrity’s private life.
- Don’t be so snoopy about your sister’s diary.
- His snoopy behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
- The snoopy landlord kept checking on tenants without permission.