Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nosy-parker
noun
/ˈnoʊ.zi ˈpɑːr.kər/
Definition
A nosy-parker is a person who is overly inquisitive about other people’s affairs, often intruding into matters that do not concern them.
Examples
- My nosy-parker neighbor always wants to know what I’m up to.
- Don’t be such a nosy-parker; it’s not polite to pry into others’ business.
Meaning
This term is used to describe someone who is excessively interested in other people’s lives and is often perceived as intrusive or meddlesome.
Synonyms
- busybody
- meddler
- intruder
- gossip
- pryer
