Word: NOSY
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Definition of NOSY
- A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
"I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building."
- Prying, inquisitive or curious in otherโs affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.
"They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them."
- Having a large or elongated nose.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "nosy" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nosy" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOSY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NOSY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NOSY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NOSY:
- # the nosy effect
- # master of nosy
- # playing with nosy
- # in terms of nosy
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