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View synonyms for busybody
busybody
[ biz-ee-bod-ee ]
noun
, plural bus·y·bod·ies.
- a person who pries into or meddles in the affairs of others.
Synonyms: meddler, blabbermouth, gossip, Nosy Parker, pry, snoop
busybody
/ ˈbɪzɪˌbɒdɪ /
noun
- a meddlesome, prying, or officious person
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Derived Forms
- ˈbusyˌbodying, noun
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Example Sentences
You'd have married me last fall if some busybody hadn't filled your ears with scandal.
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Without playing the part of the busybody, we may study the facts of human nature, and be aware of the developments of society.
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But this was risky; it would bring him in view of a kitchen window whence some busybody might observe him.
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She vaguely knew this lady for a busybody, but she was in a situation which even busybodies might alleviate.
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They may support you, or they may call you an interfering busybody for your pains; you'll have to take your chance of that.
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