Nosy Parker

or Nos·ey Par·ker

[ noh-zee pahr-ker ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a persistently nosy, prying person; busybody.

nosy parker

noun

1. informal.
   a prying person

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nosy Parker¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nosy Parker¹

C20: apparently arbitrary use of surname Parker

Example Sentences

Walking through Spain, Ramsbottom music festival and the perks of plumbing if you’re a nosy parker.

From The Guardian

The UK government are about to secure a big deal with Dutta, but his nosy parker dentist contacts the unit to claim this "Dutta" is an imposter.

From The Guardian

And if that makes me 'dim' and 'prurient' as Tim maintained in yesterday's comments section, colour me Nosy Parker and call me a few badly-made sandwiches short of the hot-tub picnic.

From The Guardian

No question, Nosy Parker is doing her ex — and herself — a disservice.

From New York Times

Yes, as long as you keep Mr. Nosy Parker Puppy dog outside.

From Project Gutenberg