Busybodyness

/ˈbɪziˌbɑːdinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being a busybody; excessive interest in others' affairs.

Etymology

From 'busybody' plus '-ness' (abstract noun suffix indicating a quality or state).

Kelly Says

English gives us three ways to describe busybody behavior: 'busybodyism' (the activity), 'busybodyish' (the quality), and 'busybodyness' (the state)—we really committed to describing this particular form of rudeness.

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