nosy
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Meaning · English
A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
Register: slang
Examples
I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building.
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 “nosy” mean?
A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
Is “nosy” formal or informal?
nosy is generally slang.