busybody

noun
UK: /ˈbɪzɪbɒdi/
US: /ˈbɪzɪbɑːdi/

  1. A person who is too interested in the private lives of other people.

    1. Don't be a busybody and mind your own business.
    2. The busybody neighbor always knows everyone's secrets on the street.

Synonyms

gossip snoop nosy parker

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "busybody" is /ˈbɪzɪbɒdi/ in British English and /ˈbɪzɪbɑːdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "busybody": gossip, snoop, nosy parker.

Example usage of "busybody": "Don't be a busybody and mind your own business.". More examples on the page.