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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."
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.
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
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 is a 2003 film directed by John O'Brien. [1] Plot. Sick of suburbia, Natalie and Richard Newman move to rural Vermont, where they expect the unspoiled ...
A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [1] [2] In 1768, John Ray defined a proverbial phrase as:
Some of the world’s favourite stars have died this year. Fans were left heartbroken after the shock death of One Direction’s Liam Payne in October while Dame Maggie Smith was mourned in ...
Work evading phrase i.e.Let someone else cover the cost of achieving the shared benefit [290] let's blouse Work evading phrase e.g.Let's blouse this clambake! [251] lettuce Green folding money i.e. lettuce leaves [291] level with me Be honest, trustworth, true [291] lid Hat [20] limey. Main article: Glossary of names for the British. 1.