NOSY
/ˈnəʊziː/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of NOSY
A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
"I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building."
Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.
"They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them."
Having a large or elongated nose.
Examples of NOSY in a Sentence
- "I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building."
- "They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them."
Word Details
Is NOSY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOSY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NOSY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NOSY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | s | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOSY
20 words from the letters in NOSY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NOSY in Word Games
NOSY is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NOSY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NOSY to find 20 additional valid words.