prier

or pry·er

[ prahy-er ]

noun

1. a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.

prier

/ ˈpraɪə /

noun

1. a person who pries

Word History and Origins

Origin of prier¹

First recorded in 1545–55; pry ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The startup also partnered with the Kansas City Credit Union to get Prier Products employees involved in the program.

From Washington Times

Jarred Prier documented the way enemy agents feed on the groupthink and hair-trigger responses characteristic of political activity on social media.

From Washington Post

Jarred Prier examines strategies and tactics used by both the Islamic State and the Russian government to seize command of trending topics on Twitter and, to a lesser degree, Facebook.

From Washington Post

A striking example, which Prier documents in detail, came during the November 2015 protests at the University of Missouri.

From Washington Post

Prier wraps up his paper by calling on social media companies, political leaders and journalists to come to the aid of the country.

From Washington Post