snooping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of gathering information about someone or something, typically by secret or underhand means.

  - "He was caught snooping in his neighbor's garden."
  - "The journalist was snooping for a scoop on the politician's scandal."

• Verb

  To search or look through someone else's belongings without permission.

  - "Don't snoop in my desk drawer."
  - "My sister snooped through my phone and found some embarrassing messages."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snooping
poop , scoop , moop

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Variants

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snoop , snooped , snooper , snoopers , snooping , snoops

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Etymology

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The word 'snoop' originated from the Dutch word 'snufjen' which means 'to sniff' or 'to search'. It was first used in English in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snoop dogg' is a nickname for Snoop Dogg, a rapper from Long Beach, California.

2. The term 'snoop cone' is a slang term for a large ice cream cone.

3. In the Harry Potter series, 'snooping' is a magical ability that allows someone to learn information about an object or person by touching it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spying: Snooping is a type of spying, which involves gathering information about someone or something in a covert manner.

2. Surveillance: Snooping is a form of surveillance, which can be used for various purposes such as security, investigation, or entertainment.

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Culture

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Snooping has been a common theme in literature and media, often portrayed as a morally questionable or even criminal act. It can also be seen as a way to uncover secrets and solve mysteries.

How to Memorize "snooping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone sneaking around in the dark, looking for information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snoop' with the image of a detective looking for clues.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S-N-O-O-P' to remember the definition: 'S'earching 'N'ot 'O'vertly 'O'nly 'P'rivately.

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