CEFR A2

nosy

adjective

Meaning

Showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs; prying.

Examples

She's a bit nosy, always asking personal questions.
Don't be so nosy; it's none of your business.

Synonyms: curious, prying, meddlesome, intrusive

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nosy (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊzi/

Definition

Showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs; prying.

Examples

She's a bit nosy, always asking personal questions.
Don't be so nosy; it's none of your business.
He has a nosy personality and often overhears private conversations.

How to Use nosy

nosy about (prepositional phrase): Showing curiosity about a specific topic or person's affairs. — "She's very nosy about her neighbors' activities."

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