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busybody::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | nosey-parker, nosy-parker, quidnunc |
| Type of | meddler |
Examples of busybody
busybody
Every time I hear a story of a public-parenting busybody I wonder the same thing.
From the parenting.blogs.nytimes.com
There's old busybody Turnbo, always ready to give advice for every turn of events.
From the newsobserver.com
Some critics dismiss her as a busybody, a quixotic character flailing at windmills.
From the dailyherald.com
A busybody stepping into this self-absorbed mix has the potential to wreak much havoc.
From the denverpost.com
Otherwise, it doesn't act the busybody, trying to stop you when going's what you want.
From the usatoday.com
Some people blow him off or complain that he's an overstepping busybody.
From the fresnobee.com
By civil society, I mean control-freak parents and busybody neighbors.
From the economist.com
Ena was the street's busybody, battleaxe and self-proclaimed moral voice.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Meanwhile, his cranky, busybody widowed aunt moves in to live with Marty and his mother.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A person who meddles in the affairs of others
- (busybodied) interfering: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; "an interfering old woman"; "bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself"; "busy about other people's business"
- Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome
