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adj. - Offensively curious or inquisitive.

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  • TheRickster: musworker, ,you are what we call a nosey person.
  • No, I'm just plain nosey and I love talking to people, just think of me as the Mrs Merton of the blogworld.
  • Unfortunately the "nosey" neighbors cast a dim enough light that many potiential participants shun the thought or idea.
  • Don't think that the insurance agent is getting too'nosey ', either.
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