busybody

Meanings

Plural: busybodies

Noun

• a person who meddles in the affairs of others
• Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.
• A device consisting of three mirrors that, when attached to the wall of a house, allows an occupant to see who is at the front door without a direct line of sight.

Verb

• To meddle or interfere.

Synonyms

kibitzer, marplot, meddler, nosey-parker, nosy parker, nosy-parker, quidnunc

Related Words

gossip mirror