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prying Definition

pry·ing (prī′iŋ)

adjective

improperly curious or inquisitive

Etymology: prp. of pry

prying Related Forms

pry′·ingly adverb

prying Synonyms

prying

modif.

intrusive, meddlesome, nosy*; see inquisitive, meddlesome. See syn. study at inquisitive.

Browse dictionary entries near prying

  1. ‹ pryer
  2. ‹ pry
  3. ‹ Prv
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  5. ‹ prussic acid
  6. ‹ prussiate
  7. ‹ Prussianism
  8. ‹ Prussian blue
  9. ‹ Prussian
  10. ‹ Prussia
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