EVERYDAY PHRASES - PHRASE 8

Inspired by my student Anna W.​

The entire idea stems from the recent adjective we covered in class--sloppy. While sloppy looks and sounds somewhat similar to snoopy, their meanings are completely different.
So, let me start by explaining the verb to snoop.

Snoop means to investigate or look around in a sneaky or curious way, often when trying to find out information that may not be meant for you.
Can dogs snoop?
Yes, dogs can absolutely snoop! They use their noses to sniff around and investigate everything—whether it’s your bag, the trash, or a new person. A dog snooping is usually just them being naturally curious, following scents, or trying to figure out what’s going on around them.

And now to the adjective Snoopy. It means being overly curious or prying into things that may not be one's business. It describes someone (or even an animal) who is nosy and likes to investigate or eavesdrop on others.
Snoopy comes from the verb snoop, and of course, it's also the name of the famous Peanuts cartoon dog, Snoopy!