Nosy Parker

American  

[noh-zee pahr-ker] / ˈnoʊ zi ˈpɑr kər /

Or Nosey Parker

noun

Informal.

1. a persistently nosy, prying person; busybody.

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nosy parker British  

noun

1. informal a prying person

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Etymology

Origin of Nosy Parker

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Another Nosy Parker, another example of the French agents creating a memorable spectacle: This was how the crew of the Ouvéa came under suspicion.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

“It’s Nosy Parker New Zealand in the middle of winter,” said Bunny McDiarmid, the only Kiwi among the Warrior’s crew.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

And if that makes me 'dim' and 'prurient' as Tim maintained in yesterday's comments section, colour me Nosy Parker and call me a few badly-made sandwiches short of the hot-tub picnic.

From The Guardian • Jun. 3, 2010

No question, Nosy Parker is doing her ex — and herself — a disservice.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2010

"But Nosy Parker is what I call him," she said.

From Something New by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)