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busybody

American  
[biz-ee-bod-ee] / ˈbɪz iˌbɒd i /

noun

plural

busybodies

  1. a person who pries into or meddles in the affairs of others.

    Synonyms:
    blabbermouth, gossip, Nosy Parker, meddler, pry, snoop
busybody British  
/ ˈbɪzɪˌbɒdɪ /

noun

  1. a meddlesome, prying, or officious person

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Other Word Forms

  • busybodying noun

Etymology

Origin of busybody

First recorded in 1520–30; busy + body

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