Paul Pryismn.

Brit.

/ˌpɔːl ˈprʌɪɪz(ə)m/, U.S.

/ˈpɔl ˈpraɪˌɪz(ə)m/,

/ˈpɑl ˈpraɪˌɪz(ə)m/

Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Paul Pry , -ism suffix.

Etymology: < the name of Paul Pry (see Paul Pry n.) + -ism suffix.

The behaviour of a Paul Pry; impertinent inquisitiveness.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > [noun] > impertinent curiosity, prying

curiosity?1577

inquisitiveness1583

Paul Pryism1826

curiousness1866

nosiness1906

nosy parkering1930

snoopery1935

snoopiness1969

1826 Lancet 4 Mar. 768/2 We have done with the author, in obedience to the Paul pryism of the age, so curious in this respect.

1833 Morning Post 19 Jan. It could surely be no matter of surprise if this political Paul Pryism brought upon us a war with [etc.].

1877 Oakland (Calif.) Daily Evening Tribune 8 Feb. The Spectator is alarmed by the popularity of English papers with American proclivities which appeal to the public ‘partly through lively writing, partly through personalities, varying from mere jests to gross imputations, and partly through Paul Pryism’.

1927 Daily Express 6 Oct. 8/2 These restrictions were imposed during the war... Their maintenance to-day is simply part of that fussy Paul Pryism which covers the State with ridicule.

1980 Stud. Short Fiction 17 174 Hawthorne spoke of..‘the pleasantness of being a Paul Pry, observing, but taking no part in life’... None of Hawthorne's tales owes more to Paul Pryism than does ‘Ethan Brand’ itself.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	paul pryism
释义	Paul Pryismn. Brit. /ˌpɔːl ˈprʌɪɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈpɔl ˈpraɪˌɪz(ə)m/, /ˈpɑl ˈpraɪˌɪz(ə)m/ Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Paul Pry , -ism suffix. Etymology: < the name of Paul Pry (see Paul Pry n.) + -ism suffix. The behaviour of a Paul Pry; impertinent inquisitiveness. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > [noun] > impertinent curiosity, prying curiosity?1577 inquisitiveness1583 Paul Pryism1826 curiousness1866 nosiness1906 nosy parkering1930 snoopery1935 snoopiness1969 1826 Lancet 4 Mar. 768/2 We have done with the author, in obedience to the Paul pryism of the age, so curious in this respect. 1833 Morning Post 19 Jan. It could surely be no matter of surprise if this political Paul Pryism brought upon us a war with [etc.]. 1877 Oakland (Calif.) Daily Evening Tribune 8 Feb. The Spectator is alarmed by the popularity of English papers with American proclivities which appeal to the public ‘partly through lively writing, partly through personalities, varying from mere jests to gross imputations, and partly through Paul Pryism’. 1927 Daily Express 6 Oct. 8/2 These restrictions were imposed during the war... Their maintenance to-day is simply part of that fussy Paul Pryism which covers the State with ridicule. 1980 Stud. Short Fiction 17 174 Hawthorne spoke of..‘the pleasantness of being a Paul Pry, observing, but taking no part in life’... None of Hawthorne's tales owes more to Paul Pryism than does ‘Ethan Brand’ itself. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1826
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