NOSY PARKER Definition & Meaning

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Nosy Parker

or Nos·ey Par·ker

[ noh-zee pahr-ker ]

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noun

Informal.

a persistently nosy, prying person; busybody.

nosy parker

noun

informal.
a prying person

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of Nosy Parker¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of Nosy Parker¹

C20: apparently arbitrary use of surname Parker

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Walking through Spain, Ramsbottom music festival and the perks of plumbing if you’re a nosy parker.

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The UK government are about to secure a big deal with Dutta, but his nosy parker dentist contacts the unit to claim this "Dutta" is an imposter.

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And if that makes me 'dim' and 'prurient' as Tim maintained in yesterday's comments section, colour me Nosy Parker and call me a few badly-made sandwiches short of the hot-tub picnic.

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No question, Nosy Parker is doing her ex — and herself — a disservice.

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Yes, as long as you keep Mr. Nosy Parker Puppy dog outside.

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