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Rareprying
The correct spelling is prying.
How to pronounce prying
verb
IPA: /ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Peei-ng
The correct spelling is prying. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
- 2.To keep asking about something that does not concern one.
- 3.To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).
- 4.To use leverage to open or widen.
noun
- 1.The act of one who pries.
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