to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.

an act or instance of snooping.

a person who snoops.

a private detective.

verb

ignore , neglect

noun

busybody , butt-in , detective , eavesdropper , ferret , gumshoe * , meddler , peeping tom , pragmatist , pry , pryer , quidnunc , rubberneck * , scout , sleuth , snooper , prier

verb

busybody * , interfere , intrude , meddle , mess with , mouse * , nose , peek , peep , peer , poke , poke nose in , pry , snook , spy , stare , busybody , meddler , prowl , search , sneak , spier