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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
Mary Wickes played Emma Allen, the slightly nosy housekeeper of the inn.
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Each was then read aloud, as players guessed who had asked and answered which nosy questions.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Hollis was curious and nosy enough to have learned of Anders’s plan to retire from one field but insufficiently curious to learn what was next.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the dog was trying to help, or else just being nosey about who else was traveling on the flight.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Each was then read aloud, as players guessed who had asked and answered which nosy questions.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Hollis was curious and nosy enough to have learned of Anders’s plan to retire from one field but insufficiently curious to learn what was next.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the dog was trying to help, or else just being nosey about who else was traveling on the flight.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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The line of demonstrators stretched for eight blocks, lining Broadway as curious theatergoers looked on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That was the first time that a full matchweek has ended in such a way since 2020-21 (October 23-26), with the previous occasion occurring in 2016-17, suggesting a reliable and curious five-year cycle.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Both teams were busy this week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Valanciunas amassed 16 points and nine boards in 22 minutes, a busy night in spite of a minutes restriction that left David Adelman marveling at the box score afterward.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Inspiration from Architecture Diana Milkanova is inquisitive by nature and has always found inspiration in architecture.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the center of the investigation is Bundle (Mia McKenna-Bruce), a sharp and inquisitive young woman unwilling to accept easy explanations.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
15 Jan. 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
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patriots’ fans view Sunday as an annoying calisthenic, if not a joke.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The fact is, in a newsroom full of meddlesome, sometimes pushy people, Beverly was none of that.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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