prying

nounfeminine/biʒbiʎuˈtisɨ/medium

bis·bi·lho·ti·ce

Definition

The action or habit of prying; excessive and indiscreet curiosity about other people's lives.

Her constant prying into her neighbours' affairs was well known.

He was accused of prying when he asked too many personal questions.

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Common collocations

gossipindiscreet curiosity

Derivado de 'bisbilhotar' (bisbilhotar + -ice).