Word a Day
nosy
What does nosy mean?
nosy (adjective): prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use nosy in a sentence?
- They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce nosy?
/ˈnoʊzi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does nosy come from?
From nose + -y (adjectival suffix), or from nose + -y (diminutive suffix).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “nosy” mean?
closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume
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prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle
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governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous
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forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
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