The correct spelling of the word "snoopings" is with two O's and no U - "snooping." This word, which means to secretly observe or investigate, is pronounced as /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/. The first syllable is "snoo" with a long "oo" sound like in "moon." The second syllable is "ping," pronounced like the word "ping pong." So remember, when snooping around, spell it with two O's and no U!
The word "snoopings" is derived from the verb "snoop", which originated in the late 19th century. The term "snoop" itself is believed to have emerged as a blend of Dutch "snoepen" (to eat on the sly) and "snoep" (candy or sweet). The sense of secretly or furtively investigating or nosing around developed in the early 20th century. The addition of the -ings suffix creates a noun form, giving rise to "snoopings", referring to the act or instance of snooping.