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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
The film allows the viewer to be nosy and get a sense of what other people consider desirable living conditions.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a great book for anyone who’s both nosy and curious, and for anyone who may have been blindsided by a divorce or break-up themselves.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Elmarie Wendel's character, Mamie Dubcek, the Solomons’ loud, nosy and surprisingly big-hearted landlady, was a fan-favorite.
—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
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a great book for anyone who’s both nosy and curious, and for anyone who may have been blindsided by a divorce or break-up themselves.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Elmarie Wendel's character, Mamie Dubcek, the Solomons’ loud, nosy and surprisingly big-hearted landlady, was a fan-favorite.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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Either way, these couplets start to reveal just how curious this poem is.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This makes Porta a curious experience for both party hosts and guests.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While figs are generally considered deer-resistant, young trees may still face damage from inquisitive deer.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Izabella, who also goes by Izzy, is a wonderful girl with an inquisitive, outgoing, and confident personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 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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Go to Paris and be with your annoying bohemian friends!—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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And every family has that annoying uncle that makes horrible jokes or one situation after another.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The unit's playing time in those games had been limited by a combination of blowouts (wins and losses), minute restrictions (Aaron Gordon) and meddlesome minor injuries (Jamal Murray's ankle and shoulder).—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Woody Johnson is known to be meddlesome, impatient and easily influenced by headlines.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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