Nosing

The act or process of investigating or prying into something, often with excessive curiosity or intrusiveness. It can refer to physically poking or sniffing around, or metaphorically, to delving into secrets or personal matters. The term implies a degree of unwanted or unwelcome interference, highlighting a boundary crossing. It can be a natural curiosity, but can often come across as invasive and is often considered to be a violation of a person's privacy, and can lead to conflict.

Nosing meaning with examples

• The detective was nosing around the crime scene, carefully examining every detail to gather clues. He bent down to examine the ground. The detective worked hard to find the details of the case. His colleagues knew he was good at what he did because he was nosing around to find what everyone else missed. Every single clue was important, and he did his best to get it.
• The journalist was accused of nosing into the celebrity's private life, publishing sensitive information without consent. The journalists needed to stay up-to-date with what was going on with the celebrity. Sometimes, he was accused of crossing the lines. Every detail was on the front page. When did it end, and when was the information too personal?
• The dog was constantly nosing under the fence, trying to find a way into the neighbor's yard. The dog always wanted to play with the other dogs. The dog kept moving around the yard. The fence never seemed to be high enough. The dog was never tired, always running around the yard with endless energy and a happy attitude.
• Despite my protests, my nosy neighbor kept nosing around my garden, trying to identify my rare plants. The neighbor seemed to always be trying to get to know me. I was always busy, and I barely had time to water my plants. The neighbor never seemed to understand that I wanted to be left alone. I gave up after a while.
• The company's internal auditor was nosing through financial records to uncover potential fraud. The auditor went through every document. He knew what he was looking for and it took a long time. He was determined to do his job well, and always found what he was looking for to stay ahead. He was always looking for trouble, so he could stay in his job.