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PRYING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Prying.

Prying - as a noun

Offensive inquisitiveness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nosinesssnoopiness

Prying - as an adjective satellite

Offensively curious or inquisitive

Example: "Curious about the neighbor's doings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
noseynosysnoopy

Prying - as a verb

To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).

To use leverage to open or widen.

Example Sentences

"She was prying into his personal life."
"The detective was prying for information."
"He couldn't help but prying into his sister's diary."
"Stop prying into my affairs!"
"I caught my neighbor prying through my window."
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Word Game Points

Is PRYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PRYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PRYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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