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nosy

/ˈnəʊ.zi/

/ˈnoʊ.zi/

Translations

nosynoun

nosies

/ˈnəʊ.zi/

/ˈnoʊ.zi/

fouineurPersonne trop curieuse des affaires d’autrui.

Stop being such a nosy and mind your own business.

Arrête d’être un fouineur et mêle-toi de tes affaires.

Additional translations

fouinageFamilier; action de fouiner, de regarder ou d’inspecter par curiosité.

Synonyms

prying person

nosyadjective

nosier

Comp.

nosiest

Super.

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indiscretSe dit d’une personne trop curieuse des affaires d’autrui.

The nosy neighbor couldn't resist peeking through the curtains to see what was happening next door.

Le voisin indiscret n’a pas pu résister à l’envie d’espionner à travers les rideaux pour voir ce qui se passait à côté.

Additional translations

fouineurPlus familier; insiste sur le fait de fouiller dans les affaires des autres.

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Definitions

nosynoun

A person who is overly interested in the affairs of others.

Stop being such a nosy and mind your own business.

An inquisitive look or investigation, especially one undertaken out of curiosity.

We had a quick nosy around the garden before making an offer on the house.

nosyadjective

Showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs.

The nosy neighbor couldn't resist peeking through the curtains to see what was happening next door.