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Adj — Excessively curious about other people's private matters; nosy.

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What does “prying” mean?

The word “prying” means excessively curious about other people's private matters; nosy. In plain terms, being nosy or intrusive about things that are not one's business.

How do you pronounce “prying”?

“Prying” is pronounced PREYE-ihng (/ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “prying” in a sentence?

Here is “prying” used in a sentence: “She drew the curtains to keep out prying eyes.”

What part of speech is “prying”?

“Prying” is an adjective.

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