nosy
adjectiveHow many syllables in nosy?
There are 2 syllables in the word nosy.How to pronounce nosy:
Definition of nosy:
- nosy (adjective):
- offensively curious or inquisitive.
- of prying or inquisitive (see inquisitive sense 2) disposition or quality intrusive
Synonyms for nosy:
concerned
curious
eavesdropping
inquisitive
interested
interfering
intrusive
meddlesome
nosey
officious
prying
questioning
snooping
snoopy
Antonyms for nosy:
apathetic
casual
discreet
disinterested
incurious
indifferent
insensible
insouciant
nonchalant
pococurante
uncaring
unconcerned
uncurious
uninterested
unobtrusive
unquestioning
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