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stickybeak
What does stickybeak mean?
A nosy person; as a verb, to pry or take a look.
"Stop being a stickybeak. / Let's have a stickybeak at the new place."
Origin
From a bird poking its beak in; Australian and NZ slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does stickybeak mean?
As a noun it's a nosy person; as a verb it means to pry or take a curious look at something.
Where does stickybeak come from?
It comes from the image of a bird poking its beak into things, and it's used in both Australian and New Zealand slang.
Is calling someone a stickybeak rude?
It's mild and often affectionate or teasing, though it does accuse someone of being nosy.
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