chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosey parker
Noun
  • Both of those boxes were emptied and gone, which led Sainz to believe the intruders likely shoved all of the guinea pigs into the two boxes.
    Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • If someone unexpectedly opens the door to enter the room, a harsh alarm will sound to scare off the intruder—adding an extra layer beyond the hotel’s typical locks.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Though Curry got the stats in the box score, the Buckeyes’ coverage, including a spy — usually Arvell Reese — deserves just as much credit for limiting Washington’s offense.
    Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Lisbeth Salander is part Western hero, part expert hacker, part international spy and part Pippi Longstocking.
    Anders de la Motte, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Nosey parker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosey%20parker. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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