The act of snooping
"The detective spent hours snoop through the victim's desk looking for clues."
To be devious and cunning so as not to be seen.
"The thief snoop-ed around the alleyway, trying to avoid any witnesses while he picked the lock."
In plain English: To snoop means to look around secretly for information you shouldn't have.
"The dog tried to snoop under my bed for leftovers after dinner."
Usage: Use snoop when someone secretly investigates or peeks at something, such as looking through another person's belongings without permission. This verb emphasizes the secretive nature of the action rather than any specific method like using a device.
The word "snoop" comes from the Dutch verb snoepen, which originally meant to pry or eat in secret. It is related to other Germanic words for biting and beaks, suggesting a connection between seizing something quickly and investigating furtively.