noun, gerund/present participle
bisbilhotagem, espionagem, fuçação
1. The act of prying into other people's affairs or looking through their private belongings without permission
The neighbor's snooping into our business was completely inappropriate.
A bisbilhotagem da vizinha em nossos assuntos foi completamente inadequada.
2. To move around secretly or quietly, typically to gather information or spy
He was caught snooping around the office after hours.
Ele foi pego fuçando pelo escritório depois do expediente.
3. Digital surveillance or unauthorized access to private information
The app was accused of snooping on users' personal data.
O aplicativo foi acusado de espionar dados pessoais dos usuários.
In Brazilian culture, 'bisbilhotagem' is commonly used and often treated with humor or mild disapproval, reflecting the value placed on personal relationships and community awareness. In American culture, particularly in NYC, snooping is viewed more negatively as a violation of privacy rights, reflecting stronger cultural emphasis on individual privacy boundaries.
NYC Slang
nosy business, digging into someone's biz, creeping
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