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bus·y·bod·y
/
ˈbɪz
iˌbɒd
i
/
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[
biz
-ee-bod-ee
]
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noun,
plural
bus·y·bod·ies.
a person who pries into or meddles in the affairs of others.
Origin:
1520–30;
busy
+
body
Synonyms
snoop, pry, meddler, Nosy Parker; gossip, blabbermouth.
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