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Nosey as an Adjective
Definitions of "Nosey" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Nosey" as an adjective (3 Words)
Associations of "Nosey" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Nosey” are: nosy, prying, snoopy

Nosey as an Adjective

Definitions of "Nosey" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nosey” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Offensively curious or inquisitive.

Synonyms of "Nosey" as an adjective (3 Words)

nosy	Offensively curious or inquisitive. Nosy neighbours.
prying	Offensively curious or inquisitive. She felt there was no place where she could escape from the prying* eyes.*
snoopy	Offensively curious or inquisitive. The snoopy* neighbor watched us all day.*

Associations of "Nosey" (30 Words)

ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. Has he asked you out yet.
busybody	A meddling or prying person. Others considered him an interfering busybody.
bystander	A nonparticipant spectator. Water cannons were turned on marchers and innocent bystanders alike.
curiosity	A strong desire to know or learn something. Curiosity got the better of me so I called him.
curious	Strange; unusual. Traffic was slowed by curious* rubberneckers.*
dubious	Not convinced. What one found uncertain the other found dubious* or downright false.*
enquire	Have a wish or desire to know something.
incredulous	Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving. An incredulous* gasp.*
inquire	Inquire about. I inquired about their special today.
inquiring	A request for information. An inquiring* mind.*
inquisitive	Having or showing an interest in learning things; curious. I didn t like to seem inquisitive.
interested	Having an interest or involvement; not impartial. Seeking views from all interested* parties.*
interfere	Cause interference to a broadcast radio signal. Light pulses interfere* constructively in a fibre to emit a pulse.*
interfering	(of a person) tending to interfere in other people’s affairs. An interfering* old woman.*
interrogative	Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood. An interrogative* adverb.*
interrogatory	Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation. She abandoned her interrogatory* monologue.*
interrupt	Terminate. Please don t interrupt* me while I m on the phone.*
intervene	Be situated between things. Why did the U S not intervene* earlier in WW II.*
marvel	Be amazed at. We marvelled at the child s linguistic abilities.
meddle	Touch or handle (something) without permission. Don t meddle* in my affairs.*
meddlesome	Fond of meddling; interfering. Heaven rid him of meddlesome* politicians.*
query	A question mark. I rang the water company to query* my bill.*
question	Pose a series of questions to. We must question* your judgment in this matter.*
questioning	The action of asking someone questions, especially in an official context. There was no questioning* of the decision.*
reply	A statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. Clough scored the first goal and Speed hit a late reply.
skeptical	Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion. A skeptical* attitude.*
speculative	(of an investment) involving a high risk of loss. The bonuses cannot be put at risk due to some speculative* investment.*
why	The cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores. Why did he do it.
wonder	Something that causes feelings of wonder. How many times have I written that I wonder.
wondering	Characterized by or expressive of a desire to know something; curious. Peter listened with an air of wondering* astonishment.*