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Nosy Parker

[noh-zee pahr-ker] / ˈnoʊ zi ˈpɑr kər /


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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 ● Jul. 22, 2025

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

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 ● Jun. 3, 2010

No question, Nosy Parker is doing her ex — and herself — a disservice.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2010

"But Nosy Parker is what I call him," she said.

From Something New by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse




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