Snooping

Pronunciation: /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/

Snooping (noun)

  1. The act of looking at or checking something secretly, without permission, to find out information.
  2. The act of trying to hear private conversations or details without being allowed to.

Examples

  • Her snooping annoyed everyone at home.
  • The snooping stopped when I asked politely.

Snooping (verb)

  1. To look at or check something secretly without permission, to learn information.
  2. To try to hear private talk or details when you are not allowed to.

Examples

  • She snoops in other people’s bags.
  • I snoop when I think something is hidden.