Nosey: meaning, definitions and examples

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nosey

 

[ หˆnษ™สŠ.zi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

curiosity, behavior

The term 'nosey' describes a person who is overly inquisitive or prying into the affairs of others. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the individual is intrusive and lacks respect for privacy. Such individuals may ask too many personal questions or show undue interest in the private matters of others. The noun form is 'noseiness', which refers to the quality of being nosey. Being nosey can lead to social awkwardness and may strain relationships with those who feel their privacy is being violated.

Synonyms

curious, inquisitive, interfering, prying, snoopy

Examples of usage

  • She was nosey about her neighbor's business.
  • His nosey nature often irritates his friends.
  • Don't be nosey; respect their privacy.
  • I find it nosey when people ask personal questions.
  • Her nosey habits made her unpopular in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "nosey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intrometido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคธเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neugierig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penasaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะปั–ะดะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciekawski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ›ใฃใ‹ใ„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท curieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meraklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๊ธฐ์‹ฌ ๋งŽ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุถูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvฤ›davรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvedavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฝๅฅ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radoveden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nyfcur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curioso

Etymology

The word 'nosey' traces its origins back to the early 19th century, believed to be a variant of the word 'nose', hinting at the act of sticking one's nose into someone's business. The '-y' suffix typically denotes a characteristic or quality, implying that someone who is nosey exhibits the traits associated with being overly curious. This term likely evolved as a colloquial expression, capturing the essence of prying into the affairs of others, much like a nose that intrudes into a space. Its usage has grown and evolved in various English-speaking regions, often embodying both humor and mild rebuke towards those who cannot resist the urge to snoop.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,584, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.