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Paul Pry

noun
\ ˈpȯlˈprī\
plural Paul Prys

Definition of Paul Pry

: an excessively inquisitive person we don't want any Paul Prys in this country at present— John Buchan

History and Etymology for Paul Pry

after Paul Pry meddlesome hero of the comedy Paul Pry (1825) by John Poole †1872 English playwright

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