General
metiche
What does metiche mean?
Someone who pries into others' business; a nosy person.
"¡No seas tan metiche!"
Origin
From 'meterse' (to get into/meddle).
Frequently asked questions
What does metiche mean?
It describes a busybody or nosy person who pries into other people's affairs.
Where does metiche come from?
It comes from the verb 'meterse', meaning to get into or meddle in something.
Is metiche offensive?
It's a mild, everyday put-down rather than a serious insult, often said half-jokingly to someone being nosy.
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