Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-nosey-parker
noun
/ə ˈnoʊ.zi ˈpɑːr.kər/
Definition
A person who is overly inquisitive about others’ affairs.
Examples
- She is such a nosey parker; she always wants to know what everyone is doing.
- Don’t be a nosey parker and stick your nose into his business.
- You can tell she’s a nosey parker by the way she keeps asking questions about my private life.
Meaning
Someone who pries into the personal details of others, often annoyed by their intrusive curiosity.
Synonyms
- Busybody
- Intruder
- Meddler
