B2adjectiveUK spelling: noseyinformalrelationships
US/ˈnoʊ.zi/
UK/ˈnəʊ.zi/
too interested in other people's private lives
In context
Our nosy neighbor always asks how much we paid for things.
Sorry to be nosy, but are you two dating?
Don't be so nosy, it's none of your business.
Words that go with nosy
adjective + noun
- nosy neighborEvery street has a nosy neighbor who knows everything.
- nosy questionsRelatives ask nosy questions at Tet.
adjective + preposition
- sorry to be nosySorry to be nosy, but where did you buy that bag?
adverb + adjective
- too nosyMy aunt is too nosy about my salary.
- so nosyWhy are you so nosy about my phone?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My aunt is very curious about my love life.Correct: My aunt is very nosy about my love life.