Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nosey
Adjective
/ˈnoʊ.zi/
Definition
Eager to know about other people’s affairs or private matters.
Examples
- She was being nosey by asking personal questions about his relationships.
- It’s nosey to read someone else’s diary.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is overly curious about things that do not concern them, often prying into others’ business.
Synonyms
- inquisitive
- curious
- prying
- snoopy
- meddlesome
