Busybodies Meaning in English
word · lemma: busybody
ˈbɪziˌbɑːdiz
BIZ-ee-bah-deez
bˈɪzɪbˌɒdɪz
BIZ-ee-bod-eez
Definition
Busybodies are people who are too interested in other people's private matters and like to interfere or gossip.
Usage & Nuances
'Busybody' is a negative, somewhat informal word for someone who interferes in other people's business. Often used in a disapproving way. Common with plural 'busybodies' for groups. Not appropriate for formal writing.
Spanish: entrometidos - fisgonesPortuguese (BR): intrometidos - bisbilhoteirosPortuguese (PT): intrometidos - bisbilhoteirosChinese (Simplified): 好管闲事的人 - 多管闲事的人Chinese (Traditional): 愛管閒事的人 - 多管閒事的人Hindi: दखल देने वाले लोग - ताक-झांक करने वालेArabic: الفضوليون - المتدخلونBengali: কৌতূহলী লোক - পরধর্মকাতর ব্যক্তিRussian: любопытные - сплетникиJapanese: おせっかいな人たちVietnamese: người hay xen vào chuyện người khác - người tọc mạchKorean: 오지랖 넓은 사람들Turkish: meraklı insanlar - her işe karışanlarUrdu: فضول لوگIndonesian: orang suka ikut campur - orang kepo
Example Sentences
Those busybodies are always watching the neighbors.
basic
Nobody likes busybodies at work.
basic
Stay away from those busybodies.
basic
The apartment building is full of busybodies who love to gossip.
natural
Ignore the busybodies—they just want to make trouble.
natural
Some people are real busybodies and can't help but get involved in everything.
natural