Meaning & use
busybody
A person who interferes in or is excessively curious about other people's affairs.
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The neighborhood busybody always knows who is visiting whom on the street.
Don't be such a busybody; it's none of your concern who they invited.
A note on using this word
Mildly disapproving and often used humorously about a nosy neighbor, relative, or coworker.
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