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Nosy and Nosey Definitions

Nosy

Given to or showing an intrusive curiosity about the affairs of others; prying.

Nosey

Variant of nosy.

Nosy

Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.
They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them.

Nosey

Alternative spelling of nosy

Nosy

Having a large or elongated nose.
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Nosey

Alternative spelling of nosy

Nosy

A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building.

Nosey

Alternative spelling of nosy

Nosy

Offensively or intrusively curious; prying; nosey; as, he flipped through my letters in his nosy way.

Nosey

Offensively or intrusively curious; prying; nosy; as, a nosy neighbor.
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Nosy

Offensively curious or inquisitive;
Curious about the neighbor's doings
He flipped through my letters in his nosy way
Prying eyes
The snoopy neighbor watched us all day

Nosey

Offensively curious or inquisitive;
Curious about the neighbor's doings
He flipped through my letters in his nosy way
Prying eyes
The snoopy neighbor watched us all day

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