Pittsburgh Phrase
Nosy Nebby
Sounds like: no-zee neb-ee
Pittsburgh Phrase
Neighbor / teasing
Meaning
What it means
Extra nosy or overly interested in other people’s business.
Nosy nebby is a phrase that reinforces the meaning of nebby for visitors who may not know the word.
Usage
Use it like this
“My nosy nebby neighbor saw everything.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
Good explanatory phrase for the nebby family.
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