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Meaning of pry

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pry

Pronunciation:/pɹaɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of prying.

  2. An excessively inquisitive person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

  2. To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

  3. To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).

pry

Pronunciation:/pɹaɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lever.

  2. Leverage.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use leverage to open or widen.

    Synonyms:prise (British English)prize