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Nosy or Nosey? The Great Debate
Many people spell “nosey,” but the correct version is “nosy’’. “Nosy” is the more common spelling in both American and British English. In English, spelling differences frequently confuse, particularly when both versions are deemed acceptable. This is true for “nosy” and “nosey,” which both describe someone overly interested in others’ business. But one spelling is…