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or nosey
1
as in prying
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
The unsecured Signal group chat may have violated the law and Department of Defense regulations, including a warning a week earlier about security vulnerabilities in the Signal app that were being targeted by nosy Russian hacking groups.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Point Reyes is a small, nosy town.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Geminis are often very funny and intelligent, which is why Clark Green also exemplifies the traits of the sign, including being a nosy coworker.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The 21-year-old actress appeared on the March 11 broadcast of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and opened up about deceiving a nosey photographer before her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Point Reyes is a small, nosy town.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Geminis are often very funny and intelligent, which is why Clark Green also exemplifies the traits of the sign, including being a nosy coworker.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The 21-year-old actress appeared on the March 11 broadcast of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and opened up about deceiving a nosey photographer before her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Situated well above the bustle of Mykonos busiest towns, this one-bedroom suite offers a front-row seat to the golden hour.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Emporium Selection Summer Gouda Assortment A good cheese ready in your fridge for guests, whether expected or not, can make a world of difference for a busy host.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the coming years, across sectors, curious and inquisitive individuals who demonstrate strong learning agility, and an ability to fuse human and machine skills will become top talent.—
Amanda Kavanagh | This Column was created by Jobbio,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Every curious kid in the family should have no problem seeing themselves in the inquisitive bunny rabbit Elinor and her friends Olive the elephant and Ari the bat.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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As Roku continues seeking new ways to appeal to advertisers, watchful eyes are curious to see how much Roku will open the door to ad formats that could be viewed as intrusive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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