Meaning & use
Nosiness
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The tendency to pry into other people's private affairs out of excessive curiosity.
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Her nosiness got the better of her, and she read the letter left on the table.
The neighbors' nosiness meant everyone on the street knew everyone else's business.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'nosy,' which likely draws on the image of poking one's nose into matters that don't concern oneself.
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