nosy

[ˈnoʊzi]

nosy Definition

  • 1prying or inquisitive about the affairs of others; tending to snoop or meddle
  • 2showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs

Using nosy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nosy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She's always asking personal questions - she's so nosy!

  • Example

    I don't mean to be nosy, but why did you break up with your girlfriend?

  • Example

    The neighbors are very nosy and always want to know what we're doing.

  • Example

    He's a nosy reporter who always wants to know everything.

nosy Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with nosy

  • nosy parker

    a person who is too interested in the private lives of other people

    Example

    I don't want to be a nosy parker, but I couldn't help overhearing your conversation.

  • to become too interested in the private affairs of others

    Example

    I don't want to get nosy, but I'm just curious about what happened.

  • a neighbor who is too interested in the private lives of other people

    Example

    Our nosy neighbor is always peeking through the curtains to see what we're doing.

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Summary: nosy in Brief

'Nosy' [ˈnoʊzi] describes someone who is overly curious about other people's affairs, often prying or meddling. It can be used to describe a person or their behavior, as in 'She's always asking personal questions - she's so nosy!' 'Nosy' has related phrases like 'nosy parker,' which refers to a person who is too interested in the private lives of others.