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busybody Definition and Meaning in English (busybody definition)

noun
Synonyms:meddlerinterferergossip
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Busybody definition: A person who is excessively interested in other people's private lives and affairs, often in an intrusive or meddlesome way.

Definitions of Busybody

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A person who is excessively interested in other people's private lives and affairs, often in an intrusive or meddlesome way.

Example Sentences

“My neighbor is such a busybody; she always knows everyone's business.”

“Try not to be a busybody and let them sort out their own problems.”

Synonyms

meddlerinterferergossipnosy parker

Antonyms

private personreserved person

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pluralbusybodies
agent nounmeddler
adjectivenosy

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'Busybody' translates to 'busybody' in English. Busybody definition: A person who is excessively interested in other people's private lives and affairs, often in an intrusive or meddlesome way.
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