Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stickybeak
Noun
/ˈstɪkiˌbiːk/
Definition
A person who is overly inquisitive about others’ affairs.
Examples
- Don’t be such a stickybeak—it’s not polite to snoop around in other people’s business.
- She always knows everyone else’s secrets; she’s such a stickybeak!
- I spotted a stickybeak in the neighborhood, trying to catch a glimpse of what was happening next door.
Meaning
The term describes someone who has a tendency to pry into the private matters of others, often out of curiosity or a desire to gossip.
Synonyms
- Nosy
- Intrusive
- Curious
- Prying
- Inquisitive
