Nosy Parker
Example Sentences
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“It’s Nosy Parker New Zealand in the middle of winter,” said Bunny McDiarmid, the only Kiwi among the Warrior’s crew.
From Slate
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
Walking through Spain, Ramsbottom music festival and the perks of plumbing if you’re a nosy parker.
From The Guardian
The UK government are about to secure a big deal with Dutta, but his nosy parker dentist contacts the unit to claim this "Dutta" is an imposter.
From The Guardian
And if that makes me 'dim' and 'prurient' as Tim maintained in yesterday's comments section, colour me Nosy Parker and call me a few badly-made sandwiches short of the hot-tub picnic.
From The Guardian
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.