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Busybodies Meaning in English

word · lemma: busybody

ˈbɪziˌbɑːdiz
BIZ-ee-bah-deez
bˈɪzɪbˌɒdɪz
BIZ-ee-bod-eez

Definición

Busybodies are people who are too interested in other people's private matters and like to interfere or gossip.

Uso & Matices

'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.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

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.

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