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nos·y [or] nos·ey
nosy [or] nosey
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- pronunciation:
- no
zi
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
nosier, nosiest |
definition: |
excessively interested in or forward in inquiring into the affairs of others; prying.
Sometimes I think those nosy neighbors are listening outside our door.The actress refused to answer some of the nosier questions.- synonyms:
- curious, inquisitive, prying
- similar words:
- intrusive, meddlesome, questioning, snooping
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derivations: |
nosily (adv.), nosiness (n.) |
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