snoopy

adjective

ˈsnü-pē How to pronounce snoopy (audio)
Definition of snoopynext
1
as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business she feels that being snoopy is a desirable, even essential, trait in a reporter

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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited put a fence around the yard to keep out snoopy neighbors

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Recent Examples of snoopy But then, in 2013, she was cast as Zoe Barnes, the snoopy reporter who becomes strange bedfellows with Frank Underwood on House of Cards. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026 He’s gone to visit Ellen at her home, a boarding house with a snoopy landlady living on the first floor. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 From prank wars and mistaken identities to mischievous green slime and snoopy spies, there’s a film for every little prankster, but don’t worry! — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024 That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account. — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoopy
  1. curious
  2. busy
  3. inquisitive
  4. nosy
  5. annoying
  6. officious
  7. intrusive
Adjective
  • Whether Belmira intended it or not, the enjoyable exercise left me curious to experience more, and perhaps, one day, make it there myself.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The morbidly curious Sperm Whale and Giant Squid Diorama is a startling depiction of one of nature’s most mysterious predator-prey relationships.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of curious
Adjective
  • Also handily located for the railway station and the busy East Coast line that runs from London to Scotland.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Once the couple can fit the celebration into their busy schedules, Reba alum Melissa Peterman is ready to make their wedding cake.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • Growing out of your expert image means becoming the most inquisitive and empowering person in the room instead of the most impressive one.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • With his caring heart, inquisitive mind, and joyful spirit, Adam has so much to offer.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of inquisitive
Adjective
  • This can help divert people who are just being nosy and clarify the intention of others.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 July 2026
  • Many hedges, bushes, and trees can block sight lines, so even the nosiest of neighbors will be forced to mind their own business.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of nosy
Adjective
  • The best mascaras for older women help coat lashes with color while addressing the annoying issues that come with age.
    — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026
  • First, dust the surface to eliminate any annoying dust and dirt particles.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoying
Adjective
  • Ambivalent about leaving Wisconsin, Caroline is befriended by the officious Jemma James (Mary Holland), whose husband, Eli (Michael Hough), is a railroad man.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
  • The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of officious
Adjective
  • That’s fine and good, but whenever police agencies have intrusive tools, some officers will abuse them.
    — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026
  • France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrusive

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“Snoopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoopy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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