as in intruder
a person who meddles in the affairs of others
the nosey parker next door is insane with frustration because I won't take her advice about how to nurse my baby
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Noun
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Their sons called 911 and said their parents were killed by intruders.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026 -
In the case of Close Encounters, this happens at a base camp at Devils Tower, Wyoming, where a group of scientists (and a couple of intruders) has direct contact with an alien race.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In 1977, two women living in the United States Embassy in Moscow become unlikely spies.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The Senate tried to approve its own versions later Thursday but also failed, dimming the chances to prevent what could be rare lapse of spy powers.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Nosey parker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosey%20parker. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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