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nosy Definition and Meaning in English (nosy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:inquisitivepryingintrusive
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Nosy definition: Excessively interested in other people's private affairs, often in an intrusive or annoying way.

Definitions of Nosy

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Excessively interested in other people's private affairs, often in an intrusive or annoying way.

Example Sentences

“My neighbor is so nosy; she always asks about everyone's business.”

“Don't be so nosy; it's none of your business.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounnose
nounnosiness
adverbnosily

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nosy parkeridiom

A person who is excessively curious about other people's affairs.

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Nosy definition: Excessively interested in other people's private affairs, often in an intrusive or annoying way.
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'Nosy' translates to 'nosy' in English. Nosy definition: Excessively interested in other people's private affairs, often in an intrusive or annoying way.
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