Busybody (Noun)
Meaning
A person who meddles in the affairs of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The neighbor was known as a busybody, always peeking through her curtains to see what everyone else was doing.
- She tried to ignore the busybody at work who constantly asked her invasive questions about her personal life.
- Her aunt was a classic busybody, always calling to ask about her relationships and job prospects.
- The local gossip columnist was essentially a busybody, digging up dirt on the town's residents to sell newspapers.
- He hated being around the busybody in his apartment building who always knew his schedule and would try to interrogate him in the hallway.