noun
pl. -·bod·ies a person who mixes into other people's affairs; meddler or gossip
busybody
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noun
The definition of a busybody is a person who gets involved in the affairs of others, or someone who butts in where he is not wanted or needed.
A person who eavesdrops on your conversation and comes over to give you suggestions for how to resolve your problems without being asked or invited is an example of a busybody.
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busybody
noun
pl. bus·y·bod·iesA person who meddles or pries into the affairs of others.
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Noun
(plural busybodies)
- Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.
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