Synonyms for Nosey
Definition of nosey
adjective
- 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"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "nosey"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like curious, nosy, prying can replace "nosey" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Nosey" in song lyrics
See how nosey is used in real songs:
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"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