Sekirov Dictionary

nosy

UK /ˈnəʊziː/US /ˈnoʊzi/

adjective 2
noun 2
verb 1
forms 7

adjective2

•
Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.
- They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them.
•
Having a large or elongated nose.
- Nosy in his looks by the large hooked proboscis, which dominated his face, as well as by character, Ebenezer wanted, perhaps even needed, to know everyone's business. — 2005

noun2

•
(UK, slang) A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
- I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building.
•
(rare) A nose.
- It’s this time of year when you’re warm and cozy and white snowflakes fall on your little nosy. — 2004

verb1

•
(informal) To pry into something.
- My brother always nosies into my diary.

forms

nosied · nosying · nosies · more nosy · nosier · most nosy · nosiest

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