Busybody
(noun)
- A person who excessively interferes in the affairs of others.
- A person who is overly interested in the affairs of others and is inclined to meddle or gossip.
Origin:
From busy (actively engaged or occupied) + body (a person).
Examples:
- She was known as a busybody, always sticking her nose into other people's business.
- The busybody couldn't help but gossip about the affairs of her neighbors.
- He was always a busybody, always looking for something to do or to know.
- The busybody tried to interfere in the couple's relationship.
- The busybody had a reputation for being nosy and meddling.