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What is another word for Nosy? – 134 Nosy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    curious inquisitive prying intrusive meddling interfering snooping spying eavesdropping inquiring questioning probing investigating examining scrutinizing searching inductive analytical perceptive observant watchful vigilant attentive interested engaged fascinated absorbed inquisitorial interrogative exploratory investigative researchful studious inquiringly interrogatively

    Meaning of Nosy

    The primary meaning of the word "Nosy" is having or showing too much interest in someone else's personal affairs.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing too much interest in someone else's personal affairs, often in a way that is considered rude or offensive
    • Inquisitive about others' business, often to an intrusive or annoying degree
    • Prying or meddling, often in a way that is considered impertinent or inappropriate

    Etymology of Nosy

    The word "Nosy" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the noun "nose", implying someone who is always poking their nose into other people's business
    The term is often associated with the idea of being overly curious or inquisitive, often to the point of being intrusive or rude
    Historical usage of the word "Nosy" suggests that it was initially used to describe someone who was excessively inquisitive or prying, often in a way that was considered impolite or inappropriate

    Example Uses

    • She's always being nosy, asking personal questions that are none of her business
    • He's a bit too nosy for my liking, always snooping around and trying to find out what's going on
    • The nosy neighbor was always peeking over the fence, trying to see what was happening in the adjacent yard

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    discreet tactful respectful considerate polite courteous unobtrusive unintrusive indifferent unconcerned uninterested detached aloof distant reserved private secretive withdrawn shy modest humble restrained inhibited

    Related Nouns

    curiosity inquiry investigation examination scrutiny search probe interrogation questioning surveillance observation vigilance attention interest engagement fascination absorption research study analysis perception observation spectator onlooker bystander watcher

    Related Verbs

    pry snoop spy eavesdrop inquire question probe investigate examine scrutinize search research study analyze observe watch notice perceive detect discover uncover reveal expose

    Related Adjectives

    curious inquisitive prying intrusive meddling interfering snooping spying eavesdropping inquiring questioning probing investigative exploratory researchful studious perceptive observant watchful vigilant attentive interested engaged fascinated absorbed inquisitorial interrogative