Busybodying

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪziˈboʊˈdaɪɪŋ/

Busybodying (noun)

  1. The act of interfering in other people’s affairs, often without being asked, because you want to control or influence things.
  2. Repeated behaviour of asking too many questions or trying to find out private information about others.

Examples

  • Her busybodying annoyed everyone at work.
  • Busybodying can ruin trust between neighbors.