nosy
|no-sy|
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🇺🇸
/ˈnoʊzi/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊzi/
overly curious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nosy' originates from the English word 'nose,' where 'nose' meant 'to smell or sniff.'
Historical Evolution
'nose' transformed into the adjective 'nosy' in the 19th century, indicating someone who 'sniffs' into others' business.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to smell or sniff,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'overly curious about others' affairs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs.
She was being nosy, peeking into her neighbor's window.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40