poke one's nose into
Snoop in others' affairs
To poke one's nose into something is to intrude in matters that don't concern you, especially by asking unwanted questions or meddling in others' affairs: She's always poking her nose into her neighbors' business.
The image suggests the physical act of thrusting forward to sniff around where you don't belong.
Also stick one's nose into.
Intrusive meddler
- buttinskyIntrusive meddler in others' affairs
- kibitzerOne who meddles uninvited
- intermeddlerOne who interferes uninvited
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
meddlesome · tampering · interfere · meddle · overstep · encroach · impinge · butt in
One who pries
- pryLever or snoop
- eavesdropListen to private conversations
- spyCovert information gatherer
- peepingLooking through cracks
lurking · rubbernecking · gawking · overhear · rummage · sneak · peep · prying
Eager to learn more
- inquiryRequest for information
- investigateSeek facts systematically
- probeThorough examination or tool
- delveSearch or investigate thoroughly
scrutinize · examine · question · research · explore · discover · uncover · seek
Habitual spreader of rumors
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- tattleReveal another's wrongdoing
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
whispering · rumor · hearsay · tittle-tattle · chatter · scuttlebutt · grapevine · telltale
busybody
Intrusive meddler
- buttinskyIntrusive meddler in others' affairs
- kibitzerOne who meddles uninvited
- intermeddlerOne who interferes uninvited
interloper · meddlesome · tampering · interfere · meddle · overstep · encroach · impinge · butt in · intrude
snoop
One who pries
peeping · lurking · rubbernecking · gawking · overhear · rummage · sneak · peep · prying · nosy
inquisitive
Eager to learn more
- inquiryRequest for information
- investigateSeek facts systematically
- probeThorough examination or tool
delve · scrutinize · examine · question · research · explore · discover · uncover · seek · detective
gossipmonger
Habitual spreader of rumors
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- tattleReveal another's wrongdoing
scandal · whispering · rumor · hearsay · tittle-tattle · chatter · scuttlebutt · grapevine · telltale · busybody
poke one's nose intomind one's own business
Refrain from prying
keep out of · leave alone · butt out · steer clear of · hands off