adjective
nos′i·er, nos′i·estInformal given to prying; inquisitive
Origin of nosy
nos(e) + -y
adjective
The definition of nosy is someone who pries into people's affairs.
Someone who is always spying on his neighbors and eavesdropping on conversations is an example of a person who would be described as nosy.
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nosy
or nos·ey
adjective
nos·i·er, nos·i·est InformalGiven to or showing an intrusive curiosity about the affairs of others; prying.
Related Forms:
- nos′i·ly
adverb
- nos′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more nosy, superlative most nosy)
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Sentence Examples
- You're awfully nosy not to have any real interest in this stuff.
- "Fred, we're only trying to help, not be nosy," Cynthia said.
- My, you're being a regular nosy little detective, aren't you?
- "Don't be so nosy," Cynthia said as she looked over his shoulder.
- Cynthia gave her husband a don't-be-nosy look.
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