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nosy

nos·y [ nṓzee ] (comparative nos·i·er, superlative nos·i·est) or nos·ey [ nṓzee ] (comparative nos·i·er, superlative nos·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
intrusively inquisitive: too curious about other people's business ( informal )


nos·i·ly adverb
nos·i·ness noun
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