nosey parker
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Meaning · English
To snoop; to behave in an inquisitive manner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"I don't want to 'nosey parker'," he said, "but police have got to be told if there's anything wrong..."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nosey parker” mean?
To snoop; to behave in an inquisitive manner.
Is “nosey parker” formal or informal?
nosey parker is generally slang.