Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nosiest

Adjective
/ˈnəʊ.zi.ɪst/
Definition
Excessively curious about other people’s affairs.
Examples
  • She was the nosiest neighbor on the block, always peeking out her window.
  • His nosiest questions made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.
  • My friend is the nosiest person I know; she always wants to know every detail of my life.
Meaning
The term ‘nosiest’ refers to someone who is very interested in the private matters of others, often to an intrusive degree.
Synonyms
  • inquisitive
  • prying
  • interfering
  • meddlesome