Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who investigates or observes others in a secretive or intrusive manner: A "snooper" is someone who looks into or tries to discover private information about others without permission, often in a sneaky or prying way.

Usage

• The word "snooper" is a noun used to describe a person. It has a negative connotation, implying that the person's actions are unwelcome, disrespectful of privacy, and underhanded.
• It is often used in informal or disapproving contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I caught a snooper looking through my office window.
  • She felt like a snooper when she accidentally read her sister's diary.
  • The new software is designed to protect your computer from online snoopers.

Advanced Usage

• "Snooper" can be used metaphorically to describe software or devices that secretly collect information.
  • This browser add-on blocks web snoopers that track your online activity.

Variants and Related Words

• To snoop (verb): The action of being a snooper; to look around or investigate secretly.
  • He was caught snooping around the manager's desk.
• Snoopy (adjective): Inclined to snoop; overly curious about others' affairs.
  • Our snoopy neighbor always watches who comes to our house.

Synonyms

• Busybody: A person who meddles in the affairs of others.
• Peeping Tom: A person who gains pleasure from secretly watching others, especially in private moments.
• Meddler: A person who interferes in something that is not their concern.

Related Phrases

• Snoop around: To look around a place secretly to find information.
  • The detective snooped around the abandoned warehouse for clues.
• Snoop on someone: To secretly watch or investigate a specific person.
  • He accused his brother of snooping on his phone calls.

Noun

1. a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others