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Vocabulary Entry
nosy
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Eager to know about someone else's private affairs; inquisitive.
Example Sentences
"The nosy neighbor kept peering over the fence."
"I wish my nosy friend would mind her own business."
"Her nosy nature often landed her in trouble."
N
noun
A person who is overly curious about the details of others' lives.
Example Sentences
"He’s such a nosy; everyone knows he pries into personal matters."
"Being a nosy can lead to misunderstandings between friends."
"I put up a sign to deter the nosies from invading my privacy."