[ˈnəʊzi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs
(e.g: nosy neighbours)


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Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘having a prominent nose’): from nose + -y

[ˈnəʊzi], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pry into something
(e.g: they don't nosy into your business like some people)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘having a prominent nose’): from nose + -y

[ˈnəʊzi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or period of looking around or prying
(e.g: I was secretly hoping she'd invite me in for a nosy around)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘having a prominent nose’): from nose + -y