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1
as in prying
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
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Politico broke the real-estate news by chatting with nosy neighbors and tracking data on the Meta CEO’s private jet.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
Of course our neighbors are nosy in Charlotte.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Politico broke the real-estate news by chatting with nosy neighbors and tracking data on the Meta CEO’s private jet.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
Of course our neighbors are nosy in Charlotte.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Flights were expected to peak on Thursday with almost 54,000 scheduled, although airports should also be busy Friday, according to the FAA.—
Kristin Scharkey,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Known locally for her unusually gentle and inquisitive nature, Sweet Girl was a familiar presence off the coasts of Tahiti and Moorea.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The block where the pope grew up A flood of pilgrims and other curious visitors began arriving at the little brick house where Pope Leo grew up within hours of the announcement of his election.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The kinky pic from British first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton follows the burgeoning odd-couple pairing of the handsome and charismatic Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) and introverted but curious Colin (Harry Melling).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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