Nosey Definition

nosey
adjective
  1. offensively curious or inquisitive; "curious about the neighbor's doings"; "he flipped through my letters in his nosy way"; "prying eyes"; "the snoopy neighbor watched us all day"

"Nosey" in song lyrics

See how nosey is used in real songs:

  • "Then the R to the O to the N got nosey"
    B.B.D. (Bell Biv DeVoe) — B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)
  • "Put the fifth to your nose, for being nosey"
    DJ KaySlay f/ Angelous, Bad Seed, Cashmere, Jae Millz, — Through Your Head
  • "Your moms, your moms, why is she so nosey?"
    K-Solo — Your Mom's In My Business

Usage tips for "nosey"

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