Busybody: meaning, definitions and examples

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busybody

[ ˈbɪziˌbɒdi ]

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inquisitive person

A busybody is someone who meddles in the affairs of others, often without being asked or invited. They are usually nosy and intrusive, always poking their nose where it doesn't belong.

Synonyms

intruder, meddler, nosy parker

Examples of usage

He's such a busybody, always gossiping about other people's business.
The neighbors are a bunch of busybodies, constantly spying on everyone.

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nosy person

A busybody is someone who is overly curious about other people's lives and activities, always prying and snooping around to satisfy their insatiable curiosity.

Synonyms

curious person, eavesdropper, snoop

Examples of usage

Don't be a busybody and stop eavesdropping on our conversation.
She's a busybody who can't resist peeking through the windows to see what's going on.

Translations

Translations of the word "busybody" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intrigante

🇮🇳 जासूस

🇩🇪 Neugierige

🇮🇩 pengintip

🇺🇦 пліткар

🇵🇱 plotkarz

🇯🇵 おせっかい

🇫🇷 commère

🇪🇸 metiche

🇹🇷 meraklı

🇰🇷 참견쟁이

🇸🇦 فضولي

🇨🇿 drbna

🇸🇰 klebetník

🇨🇳 好管闲事的人

🇸🇮 opazovalec

🇮🇸 forvitinn

🇰🇿 өсекші

🇬🇪 ჭორიკანა

🇦🇿 qeybətçi

🇲🇽 metiche

Word origin

The term 'busybody' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'busy' and 'body' to describe someone who is excessively busy or meddlesome. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to someone who is overly inquisitive or nosy about other people's affairs.