nosey

[ noh-zee ]
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adjective,nos·i·er, nos·i·est.
  1. a variant of nosy.

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How to use nosey in a sentence

  • FOIA is a law that allows nosey members of the public and journalists to request records about government activities, and the government must respond to those requests within 20 business days.

  • Knows he that never took a pinch, nosey, the pleasure thence which flows, Knows he the titillating joysWhich my nose knows?

  • My old pals never nose upon me—eh, nosey—always help one out of the water—always staunch.

    Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth
  • nosey's only reply was a snarl that might have meant anything—except friendliness.

    Pippin; A Wandering Flame | Laura E. Richards
  • Mr. Aymer entered with the wheel, and nosey Bashford struggled to his knees, still pointing his shaking finger.

    Pippin; A Wandering Flame | Laura E. Richards

British Dictionary definitions for nosey

nosey

/ (ˈnəʊzɪ) /


adjective
  1. a variant spelling of nosy

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