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busybody

/ˈbɪziˌbɒdi/ /ˈbɪziˌbɑdi/

Meanings
noun
Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

Examples :

"The busybody in the office constantly gossiped about everyone's personal lives. "
person character attitude human

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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intrusive noun

/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/

An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock

"The intrusive formed a hard, dark layer within the sandstone rock formation. "

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gossiped verb

/ˈɡɒsɪpt/ /ˈɡɒsɪptɪd/

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

"The students gossiped about the teacher's new haircut during lunch. "

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office noun

/ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The mayor's office held a special ceremony to honor the city's firefighters. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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interferes verb

/ˌɪntərˈfɪərz/

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

"I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs."

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personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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others noun

/ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

""She helped me with my homework, and I helped others with theirs." "

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meddlesome adjective

/ˈmɛdəlsəm/

Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.

"My aunt is quite meddlesome; she always gives unsolicited advice about my relationships. "