busybody

== English == === Alternative forms === busy body === Etymology === From busy +‎ body. === Pronunciation === === Noun === busybody (plural busybodies) 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. ==== Synonyms ==== (one who interferes or is nosy or intrusive): marplot, meddler, kibitzer, nosy parker ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== gossip mirror === Verb === busybody (third-person singular simple present busybodies, present participle busybodying, simple past and past participle busybodied) (intransitive) To meddle or interfere.