nosey
Meaning: niele
Usage: In Pidgin, 'nosey' is used to describe someone who is excessively curious or intrusive in other people's affairs. It's often used to call someone out for being overly inquisitive or meddling in situations that don't concern them.
"Brah, no stay so nosey!"
"Eh, why you so nosey, always gotta know everybody business?"
"She get plenny nosey friends, always talking story 'bout other people."
"Stop being so nosy about my business."
"Eh, why you so nosy, brah? Mind your own kine business, yeah?"
"She always nosy, always gotta know everyting dat happenin'."
Origin: While the word itself is English, its frequent use and the specific way it's employed in Pidgin reflects the close-knit community values of Hawai'i, where privacy and respect for others are highly valued.
What does "nosey" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nosey" means "niele" in Hawaiian Pidgin. In Pidgin, 'nosey' is used to describe someone who is excessively curious or intrusive in other people's affairs. It's often used to call someone out for being overly inquisitive or meddling in situations that don't concern them..
How do you pronounce "nosey"?
"nosey" is pronounced "NO-zee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nosey" in a sentence?
Example: "Brah, no stay so nosey!"
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