Definition of Nosy
Nosy
nos·y


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(adjective)
overly curious or inquisitive about other people's business, tending to pry or having a prying quality/nature;

e.g. He asked too many nosy questions about where we were going.

(verb)
to be overly curious and inquisitive, to ask overly intrusive questions about someone's private affairs;

e.g. She tried to nosy out my reasons for turning down the offer.



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