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Meaning of nosy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nosy

Pronunciation:/ˈnəʊziː//ˈnoʊzi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.

    Example: I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.

    Example: They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them.

  2. Having a large or elongated nose.