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Definition snoop in British English

snoop verb

[intransitive] verb
/snuːp/
1

to secretly try to get information that someone would not want you to have

Example

She's been snooping round asking questions.

Example

Somebody went snooping through my desk while I was gone.

2

to watch someone secretly in order to learn about their personal life or business

Example

I hear they use detectives to snoop on employees.

Definition snoop in British English