nosy
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for nosy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Overly curious about other people's private affairs; prying.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use nosy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
nosy neighbor
nosy questions
get nosy
Etymology
From nose + -y, the idea of "poking your nose" into other people's business.
Full origin of nosy →Frequently asked questions
What does “nosy” mean?
The word “nosy” means overly curious about other people's private affairs; prying. In plain terms, too interested in things that aren't your business.
How do you pronounce “nosy”?
“Nosy” is pronounced NOH-zee (/ˈnoʊzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “nosy” in a sentence?
Here is “nosy” used in a sentence: “The nosy neighbor always asks about our visitors.”
What is another word for “nosy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nosy” include interfering, kibitzing and meddlesome.
What part of speech is “nosy”?
“Nosy” is an adjective.
