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- [biz-ee-bod-ee]
- /ˈbɪz iˌbɒd i/
- /ˈbɪz.iˌbɒd.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [biz-ee-bod-ee]
- /ˈbɪz iˌbɒd i/
Definitions of busybody word
- countable noun busybody If you refer to someone as a busybody, you are criticizing the way they interfere in other people's affairs. 3
- noun busybody a meddlesome, prying, or officious person 3
- noun busybody a person who mixes into other people's affairs; meddler or gossip 3
- noun plural busybody a person who pries into or meddles in the affairs of others. 1
- noun busybody nosy person 1
- noun busybody Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome. 0
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Origin of busybody
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; busy + body
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Parts of speech for Busybody
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
busybody popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
busybody usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for busybody
noun busybody
- buttinsky — a busybody
- rubberneck — to look about or stare with great curiosity, as by craning the neck or turning the head.
- meddler — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- eavesdropper — to listen secretly to a private conversation.
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