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A busybody, meddler, nosey parker, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. An early study of the type was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid." [1] [2] [3] [4]
nosy (or nosey) parker * a busybody (similar to US: butt-in, buttinski, nosy) nous Good sense; shrewdness: [121] "Hillela had the nous to take up with the General when he was on the up-and-up again" (Nadine Gordimer). Rhymes with "mouse". nought the number zero, chiefly British spelling of naught [122] [123] noughts and crosses
Nosy, a 2009 studio album by the Portuguese singer Gomo "Nosey", nickname of Aloysius Parker, a fictional character in the British mid-1960s television series Thunderbirds and several films; Nosey Barbon, a character in the 1958 British film The Horse's Mouth; Nosey, original name of Snitch, a character in The Numskulls comic strip
Aloysius "Nosey" Parker; Thomas Watkins; Bigger Thomas in Native Son; Driving Miss Daisy: 1987 play, 1989 film, and 2014 film [15] [16] Frank Martin, driver in The Transporter series of films; Tom Branson, chauffeur turned son-in-law of Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey; Alfred Pennyworth, chauffeur to Batman; Logan in Logan
Aloysius "Nosey" Parker is a fictional character introduced in the British 1960s Supermarionation television series Thunderbirds, who also appears in the film sequels Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) and Thunderbird 6 (1968) and the 2004 live-action adaptation Thunderbirds.
Intrusiveness can refer to a behavior, act, state or disposition towards being intrusive, interrupting and disturbing to others. Intrusiveness is typically unwelcome and recipients of intrusive behavior may feel like the intruder is coming without welcome or invitation, invading their personal space, or interfering in their private life.
Lady Penelope's butler and chauffeur is Aloysius Parker, nicknamed "Nosey". Parker is descended from a long line of Cockney retainers who have served the British aristocracy for centuries. However, finding it difficult to obtain a stable job, Parker fell in with the criminals of the London underworld.
Nosey Parker: Allan Morley: 1956 The character was originally featured in The Rover in 1925. It also featured in The Sunday Post and Sparky. Nero and Zero: Allan Morley 1956 The character was originally featured in The Wizard in 1930. It also featured in The Sunday Post and Buzz. The Hillys and the Billies: George Martin, Henry Davies: 1990