prodnose

Definitions

Synonym of busybody.

slang

Examples

“It would be rash to suppose⟳ that the Institute was just a gatherum of clay-minded prodnoses.”

“The fact that the urban populace were enjoying themselves in the "gin palaces" — which also sold much else— incensed the do-gooders, prodnoses and the temperance movement in general, supported by funds largely subscribed by the more puritanical elements among the new plutocracy.”

“There are no words to describe⟳ the prodnoses who would stop⟳ finance for a boat because not enough “disadvantaged people” are involved.”

“As I told David when I met him coming out of the house, idle curiosity took me along. So you see⟳ I've already an excuse⟳ for being a prodnose!”

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