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nosey parker

noun

ˈnō-zē-ˈpär-kər

Definition of nosey parker

chiefly British

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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In other words, intruders overran the building to steal copper pipes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
An intruder pressed a knife to Beatty's neck, wrapped her face in tape, lashed her to a bed and assaulted her for hours.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

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