nosy — showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊzi/
Example Sentences
- Stop being so nosy about my dating life!
- The nosy cat always watches me through the window when I'm cooking.
- My nosy aunt asked me when I'm getting married at every family gathering.
nosy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnoʊzi/]
showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs
showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs
Being nosy from her cozy home, watching the rosy garden!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the English word 'nose', the term developed from the metaphorical image of poking one's nose into others' affairs. The suffix '-y' was added to create an adjective meaning intrusive or prying, originally used to describe someone who is overly interested in other people's business.
Breakdown
nose (the olfactory organ, used metaphorically for prying) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Stop being so nosy about my dating life!”
“The nosy cat always watches me through the window when I'm cooking.”
“My nosy aunt asked me when I'm getting married at every family gathering.”
“He's too nosy for his own good - one day he'll get into trouble.”
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