Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: excessively curious or inquisitive
Pronunciation (US): /ˈnoʊzi/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈnəʊzi/
Origin and Usage: The word "nosey" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century as a variant of the word "nosy," which itself comes from the noun "nose." The term is used to describe someone who is overly curious about other peoples affairs.
Synonyms: curious, inquisitive, prying
Related Words: noisy, nosey, noose
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