Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

busybody

noun
/ˈbɪziˌbɑːdi/
Definition
A person who meddles in the affairs of others.
Examples
  • My neighbor is such a busybody; she always wants to know what I’m doing.
  • It’s not polite to be a busybody and interfere in others’ personal matters.
Meaning
Someone who is overly interested in the details of other people’s lives, often in a way that is intrusive or unwelcome.
Synonyms
  • meddler
  • interferer
  • nosey parker
  • intruder