Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noh-zee]
- /ˈnoʊ zi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noh-zee]
- /ˈnoʊ zi/
Definitions of nosily word
- adjective nosily unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome. 1
- noun nosily In a nosy manner. 1
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Origin of nosily
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; nose + -y1
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Parts of speech for Nosily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nosily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nosily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nosily
adverb nosily
- inquisitively — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- inquiringly — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- intrusively — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
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