busybody

Plural: busybodies

Noun

• A meddlesome or nosy person who interferes in others' affairs.
• a person who meddles in the affairs of others
• Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.
• 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

• To meddle or interfere.

Examples

• The BUSYBODY player kept peeking at his opponent’s tiles, much to everyone’s annoyance.

Synonyms

nosey-parker, nosy-parker, quidnunc, kibitzer, marplot, meddler, nosy parker

Related Words

gossip mirror