Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pry.
How to pronounce pry:
UK
Pry - as a noun
Pry - as a verb
To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jimmyleverpriseprizeBe nosey
Example: "Don't pry into my personal matters!"
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrudenosepokeMake an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Example: "They pried the information out of him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
priseExample Sentences
"She tried to pry open the locked door with a screwdriver."
"The detective tried to pry information out of the suspect."
"He used a crowbar to pry the lid off the crate."
"I had to pry the lid off the paint can with a knife."
"He managed to pry the stuck drawer open."
Word Game Points
Is PRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is PRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is PRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
