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Vocabulary Entry
nosey
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Eager to know about other people's affairs; inquisitive.
Example Sentences
"She’s always been nosey about her neighbors' activities."
"His nosey behavior often gets him into trouble."
"The nosey questions from the reporters made her uncomfortable."
N
noun
An inquisitive person, often in a negative sense.
Example Sentences
"I don’t like being called a nosey; I’m just curious."
"The nosey at the party kept asking about my personal life."
"Being a nosey can lead to misunderstandings."