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单词 nosy parkering
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Definition of nosy parkering in English:

nosy parkering

(also nosy-parkering, nosey-parkering)
noun ˌnəʊzɪ ˈpɑːkərɪŋ
informal
  • Inquisitiveness; persistent questioning or prying.

adjective ˌnəʊzɪ ˈpɑːkərɪŋ
informal
  • Inquisitive, prying.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in J. B. Priestley (1894–1984), writer. From nosy parker + -ing
1920s; earliest use found in Horace Vachell (1861–1955), novelist. From nosy parker + -ing.

 
 

Definition of nosy parkering in US English:

nosy parkering

(also nosy-parkering, nosey-parkering)
nounˌnəʊzɪ ˈpɑːkərɪŋ
informal
  • Inquisitiveness; persistent questioning or prying.

adjectiveˌnəʊzɪ ˈpɑːkərɪŋ
informal
  • Inquisitive, prying.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in J. B. Priestley (1894–1984), writer. From nosy parker + -ing<br>1920s; earliest use found in Horace Vachell (1861–1955), novelist. From nosy parker + -ing.

 
 
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