Paul Pry

noun

1. an inquisitive, meddlesome person.

Paul Pry

noun

1. a nosy person

Word History and Origins

Origin of Paul Pry¹

From name of title character of Paul Pry (1853) by John Poole (1786–1872), English dramatist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Paul Pry¹

C19: from a character in the play Paul Pry by John Poole (1825)

Example Sentences

No doubt but some Yankee Paul Pry in blue-and-buff will crack the seal and read it before you receive it.

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Let me add that Paul Pry was never intended as the representative of any one individual, but a class.

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Falstaff, whom we have already mentioned when speaking of Shakespeare, and Paul Pry, are both very common.

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I remember spending an evening in the woods playing the role of Paul Pry on my feathered neighbors.

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The sulphur-colored winged Paul Pry stuck an impertinent head out from behind a palm leaf.

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