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prying
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/biʒbiʎuˈtisɨ/bis·bi·lho·ti·ce
Definition
1The action or habit of prying; excessive and indiscreet curiosity about other people's lives.
Usage examples
“Her constant prying into her neighbours' affairs was well known.”
“He was accused of prying when he asked too many personal questions.”
Common combinations
gossipindiscreet curiosity