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or nosey
1
as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Elmarie Wendel's character, Mamie Dubcek, the Solomons’ loud, nosy and surprisingly big-hearted landlady, was a fan-favorite.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
From the outside looking in, nosy folks sight couples who scored a seat on the river-facing side—and in real time, perhaps, all falling more in love with each other.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This will keep out nosy children and pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
From the outside looking in, nosy folks sight couples who scored a seat on the river-facing side—and in real time, perhaps, all falling more in love with each other.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This will keep out nosy children and pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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OpenAI’s ever-changing leadership team has long marched to the beat of its own drum, but the timing of the revelation is curious indeed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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This comes amidst a resurgence of cassette fandom with buyers ranging from teens to late 30s and older, curious about the tactile feel of retro tech or now feeling nostalgic for the 80s.—
Shirl Leigh
April 06,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With busy schedules, sitting down to eat a meal as a family can be tricky and cause feelings of guilt.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each carried one passenger in the back seat, all of them busy on their phones.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soon a tunnel between the ships, then a meeting, with a friendly, inquisitive alien who looks like a sort of craggy spider/crab, whom Grace dubs Rocky.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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The inquisitive student was not a student at all, but a woman from Philadelphia named Bonnie Raines.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plenty of would-be heroes pass through the inn on their way to save the world, and Nell is responsible for keeping the place running, serving food, and making sure all those annoying questers don’t cause too much chaos.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As most Angelenos know, anti-aging efforts come in many annoying forms.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fact is, in a newsroom full of meddlesome, sometimes pushy people, Beverly was none of that.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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