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
