nosy

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Another Nosy Parker, another example of the French agents creating a memorable spectacle: This was how the crew of the Ouvéa came under suspicion.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Nosy people get the message, no one’s feelings are hurt, everyone saves face, and the conversation moves along.

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023

Further up the country’s east coast, the town of Nosy Varika avoided drought but has been beset by lashing storms and floods.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

One of the towns badly affected was Nosy Varika on the coast where most of the buildings were destroyed and the town was cut off from the surrounding area due to flooding, an official said.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2022

Nosy Signora Divino says to Mrs. Pomodoro, “Why so late? Why you no come before?”

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech