adj
prying
PREYE-ihng
Prying (adj) means Excessively curious about other people's private matters; nosy. Example: “She drew the curtains to keep out prying eyes.”
adj
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Excessively curious about other people's private matters; nosy.
"She drew the curtains to keep out prying eyes."
How to use prying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing nosy or intrusive about things that are not one's business.
Common pairings
prying eyes
prying questions
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- pryings
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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.
