/ˈnoʊzi/
cozy
nosy (also nosey)

BrE /ˈnəʊzi/

NAmE /ˈnoʊzi/

(informal, disapproving)

too interested in things that do not concern you, especially other people’s affairs

SYN inquisitive

nosy neighbours

Don’t be so nosy—it’s none of your business.

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nosi·ly

BrE /ˈnəʊzɪli/

NAmE /ˈnoʊzɪli/

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nosi·ness

BrE /ˈnəʊzinəs/

NAmE /ˈnoʊzinəs/

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