noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

   "Se that none of you ſuffre as a murtherer / or as a thefe / or an evyll doar / or as a buſybody in wother mens matters."

2. 2
   a person who meddles in the affairs of others wordnet
3. 3
   A device consisting of three mirrors that, when attached to the wall of a house, allows an occupant to see who is at the front door without a direct line of sight.

Verb

1. 1
   To meddle or interfere. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"Tom told his busybody neighbour to get a life and to get his nose out of everyone's business."

Etymology

From busy + body.

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