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busybody

[ biz-ee-bod-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural bus·y·bod·ies.

a person who pries into or meddles in the affairs of others.
Synonyms: meddler, blabbermouth, gossip, Nosy Parker, pry, snoop

busybody

/ ˈbɪzɪˌbɒdɪ /

First recorded in 1520–30; busy + body

You'd have married me last fall if some busybody hadn't filled your ears with scandal.

Without playing the part of the busybody, we may study the facts of human nature, and be aware of the developments of society.

But this was risky; it would bring him in view of a kitchen window whence some busybody might observe him.

She vaguely knew this lady for a busybody, but she was in a situation which even busybodies might alleviate.

They may support you, or they may call you an interfering busybody for your pains; you'll have to take your chance of that.

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