Definition
nosy (or "nosey"): interested in other people's personal lives, inquisitive, intrusive
I don't want to be nosey, but how much money is in your bank account? I'm just curious to know.
Pronunciation examples
UK: She's so nosey! All she does is look at her neighbours!
US: I don't want to be nosey, but what were you doing in the bath with my wife?
- "However, you should stay on your toes because Miss Stake is a shrewd woman who has a knack for being nosy."
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