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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Pry
  2. a. Inspecting closely or impertinently.
  3. adj. offensively curious or inquisitive
  4. n. offensive inquisitiveness
  5. Inspecting closely or impertinently. Syn. -- Inquisitive; curious. See Inquisitive.
  6. j:72/n:28 n offensive inquisitiveness v to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open v be nosey v search or inquire in a meddlesome way v make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry s offensively curious or inquisitive