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prying
adjective
: trying to find out about other people's private lives
Full Definition of PRYING
: inquisitive in an annoying, officious, or meddlesome way
— pry·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PRYING
1552
Synonym Discussion of PRYING
curious, inquisitive, prying mean interested in what is not one's personal or proper concern. curious, a neutral term, basically connotes an active desire to learn or to know <children are curious about everything>. inquisitive suggests impertinent and habitual curiosity and persistent quizzing <dreaded the visits of their inquisitive relatives>. prying implies busy meddling and officiousness <prying neighbors who refuse to mind their own business>.
PRYING Defined for Kids
prying
adjective pry·ing \ˈprī-iŋ\
Definition of PRYING for Kids
: rudely nosy <prying questions>
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