nosy

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 • Jul. 22, 2025

The Mahanoro, Mananjary and Nosy Varita communes in western Madagascar will be first-hit on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

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

Nosy onlookers watched as Ella approached the Headmarvellers.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton