PRYING


Meaning of PRYING in English

— pryingly , adv. — pryingness , n.

/pruy"ing/ , adj.

1. that pries; looking or searching curiously.

2. impertinently or unnecessarily curious or inquisitive.

[ 1950-55; PRY 1 + -ING 2 ]

Syn. 1. peeping, peering, peeking. 2. nosy. See curious .

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