snoopy

[ snoo-pee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, snoop·i·er, snoop·i·est.

1. characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.

Other Words From

• snoopi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of snoopy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; snoop + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Master Chief from “Halo,” the dead wife from “Up” and Bandit, the dad dog from “Bluey,” end up in the mix.

From Los Angeles Times

This includes mission patches, coins, silver Snoopy pens, American flags and a hard drive with about 3,500 pieces of artwork from children across the world.

From BBC

Their hundreds of credits as joint lyricist and composer also include the films “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Slipper and the Rose,” “Snoopy Come Home,” “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Magic of Lassie.”

From Seattle Times

There were also cartoon characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy.

From Seattle Times

Now almost 56 years later, viewers will finally learn what brought Franklin to the “Peanuts” world in a new Apple TV+ special premiering Friday, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin.”

From Los Angeles Times