nysgjerrigper

Norwegian

/ny.ʂæ.ri.peːr/

noun-m1
Definitions
  • (pejorative) a busybody; one who is intrusive or nosy

Etymology

Compound from Norwegian Bokmål nysgjerrig + Norwegian Bokmål Per.

Origin

Norwegian

Per

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