- inquisitive person
- (n) kumpabaloo.
English-Mandinka dictionary. 2009.
inquisitive person
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inquisitive — [[t]ɪnkwɪ̱zɪtɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED An inquisitive person likes finding out about things, especially secret things. Barrow had an inquisitive nature... Bears are very inquisitive and must be kept mentally stimulated. Derived words: inquisitively ADV… … English dictionary
inquisitive — inquisitively, adv. inquisitiveness, n. /in kwiz i tiv/, adj. 1. given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind. 2. unduly or inappropriately curious; prying. n. 3. an inquisitive … Universalium
inquisitive — /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv / (say in kwizuhtiv) adjective 1. unduly curious; prying. 2. inquiring; desirous of or eager for knowledge. –noun 3. an inquisitive person. {Middle English inquisityf, from Old French} –inquisitively, adverb –inquisitiveness, noun …
Inquisitive — In*quis i*tive, n. A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research. Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
curious, inquisitive — Curious suggests a desire to know, especially to learn about matters that are not really one s concern or business: This resident is curious about the activities of his neighbors. Inquisitive implies the asking of questions, the act of prying, in … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
nosey parker — Inquisitive person … A concise dictionary of English slang
Paul Pry — Inquisitive person … A concise dictionary of English slang
paul pry — ˈpȯlˈprī noun (plural paul prys) Usage: usually capitalized both Ps Etymology: after Paul Pry meddlesome hero of the comedy Paul Pry (1825) by John Poole died 1872 English playwright : an excessively inquisitive person we don t want any Paul… … Useful english dictionary
in|quis´i|tive|ness — in|quis|i|tive «ihn KWIHZ uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. asking many questions; curious: »Children are usually inquisitive. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under curious. (Cf. ↑curious) 2. too curious; prying into other people s affairs: »The old lady… … Useful english dictionary
in|quis´i|tive|ly — in|quis|i|tive «ihn KWIHZ uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. asking many questions; curious: »Children are usually inquisitive. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under curious. (Cf. ↑curious) 2. too curious; prying into other people s affairs: »The old lady… … Useful english dictionary
in|quis|i|tive — «ihn KWIHZ uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. asking many questions; curious: »Children are usually inquisitive. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under curious. (Cf. ↑curious) 2. too curious; prying into other people s affairs: »The old lady was very… … Useful english dictionary
