nosing

Definitions

The act of pushing, thrusting, or smelling with the nose.

The rounded edge of a stair tread that projects beyond the riser.

The act of prying or meddling into the private affairs of others.

Examples

She couldn't help nosing around in her brother's private journals while he was out.

The curious dog spent the afternoon nosing through the fallen leaves in the backyard.

Synonyms

prying snooping meddling investigating peering intruding ferreting

Antonyms

ignoring overlooking disregarding avoiding neglecting shunning withdrawing