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nosy

adjective
\ ˈnō-zē How to pronounce nosy (audio) \
variants: or nosey
nosier; nosiest

Definition of nosy

: of prying or inquisitive (see inquisitive sense 2) disposition or quality : intrusive nosy reporters nosy neighbors
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Other Words from nosy

nosily \ ˈnō-​zə-​lē How to pronounce nosily (audio) \ adverb
nosiness \ ˈnō-​zē-​nəs How to pronounce nosiness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for nosy

Synonyms

curious, inquisitive, prying, snoopy

Antonyms

incurious, uncurious

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Examples of nosy in a Sentence

nosy in-laws asking about our finances a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation

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 Witness the drama, nosy neighbors, and the hubbub surrounding a pair of underpants. — Anchorage Daily News, "Autumn activities are back: Fungus fair, fall harvest tea and moose madness," 5 Sep. 2019 Protect your assets from anyone who is being nosy or manipulative. — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, "Horoscopes: July 16, 2019," 16 July 2019

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First Known Use of nosy

1828, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nosy

nose entry 1

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nosy

adjective
How to pronounce nosy (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of nosy

informal + disapproving : wanting to know about other people's lives, problems, etc.

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nosy

adjective
variants: or nosey \ ˈnō-​zē \
nosier; nosiest

Kids Definition of nosy

: wanting to know about someone else's business nosy neighbors

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