单词	nosy
释义	nosy1 adjectivenosy2 noun nosynos‧y1, nosey /ˈnəʊzi $ ˈnoʊ-/ ●○○ adjective (comparative nosier, superlative nosiest) Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES A nosy neighbor actually videotaped them in their own backyard. At first, the children are afraid to ask questions they think might be impolite or nosy. Stop being so nosy! EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Being the nosy type, I thought I'd pick his brains. He was also branded a nosy parker by some of his Abingdon neighbours. How, she wondered, might she look in without seeming nosy? Not those nosy Klubocks, she thought, turning to see the back door fly open. Such questions from the likes of nosy old hacks like me are an occupational hazard of the famous. Those who butt in because they are curious, nosy and feel entitled to the involvement they seek. Tonight the nosy Klubocks could look all they wanted. We got to install an Indwelling Curiosity Cutout in some nosy booger. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsomeone who likes to find out about things► curious wanting to find out about someone or something because you are very interested in them: · "Why do you want to know about Catherine?" "Oh no reason. I'm just curious."· Being naturally curious animals, cats often find their way into dangerous places.curious about: · Even young children often become curious about drugs.curious to learn/know/see etc: · It was a weird situation, and I was curious to learn more. ► curiosity the desire to find out about things: · Events like these excite a child's natural curiosity.curiosity about: · Olly was bursting with curiosity about the new house.satisfy somebody's curiosity (=tell them about something so that they are no longer curious): · To satisfy vistors' curiosity, park officials have prepared maps on which the historical sites are clearly marked. ► inquisitive always wanting to find out about what people are doing, how things work, what is happening etc: · Jenny was a very inquisitive child, always asking "why?"· The crowded room was filled with lights, cameras, and inquisitive reporters.· The kids were wide-eyed and inquisitive. ► nosy always wanting to find out things that do not concern you, especially other people's private affairs: · A nosy neighbor actually videotaped them in their own backyard.· At first, the children are afraid to ask questions they think might be impolite or nosy. always wanting to find out things that do not concern you, especially other people’s private affairs:  Don’t be so nosy! a nosy neighbor—nosiness noun [uncountable]—nosily adverb nosy1 adjectivenosy2 noun nosynosy2 noun British English informal a nosy a thorough look around a place, especially somewhere that belongs to someone else and is private:  I’d love to have a good old nosy in Josey’s room!
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