Nosy
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Unduly or intrusively curious about other people's private affairs.
“The nosy neighbour peered through the curtains whenever someone visited next door.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnəʊziː/
Syllables
nos·y
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