nosiness

[/ˈnoʊzinəs/]

noun

fofocaria

1. The quality or state of being nosy; excessive curiosity about other people's affairs

Her nosiness about her neighbor's business was starting to annoy everyone.

A fofocaria dela sobre os negócios da vizinha estava começando a irritar todos.

2. Intrusive behavior characterized by prying into matters that are not one's concern

The nosiness of the landlord made the tenants feel uncomfortable.

A intrusão do proprietário deixava os inquilinos desconfortáveis.

NYC Slang

nosing around

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fofocaria

most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

General Brazilian

curiosidade excessiva

more formal alternative

Portugal

intromissão

more formal and literary usage

Portugal

bisbilhotice

colloquial Portuguese term

stick one's nose in someone's business

poke one's nose where it doesn't belong

keep one's nose out of something

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