Overly inquisitive; nosy.
the occasional nebby passerby has poked in to observe
Example sentencesExamples
- That nebby mayor is in deep trouble, isn't he?
- The nebby passengers rush up the back for a final look.
- I am feeling really nebby today.
- I'm going to be sure to arrange that he accompany me to my first medical appointment to ensure that the nebby doctor toes the line.
- This nebby fellow was making the most of his neighbour’s newspaper.