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busybody

[ˈbɪziˌbɒdi]

busybody Definition

  • 1a person who is too interested in the private lives of other people
  • 2a person who meddles in the affairs of others

Using busybody: Examples

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

  • Example

    She's always asking personal questions about my life, she's such a busybody.

  • Example

    The neighbors are always gossiping about everyone on the street, they're a bunch of busybodies.

  • Example

    I don't want to be a busybody, but I think you should know that your son has been skipping school.

busybody Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for busybody

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Summary: busybody in Brief

A 'busybody' [ˈbɪziˌbɒdi] is someone who is overly interested in the private lives of others and tends to meddle in their affairs. It is often used to describe people who ask too many personal questions or gossip about others. For example, 'She's always asking personal questions about my life, she's such a busybody.'