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  • 1pry — I [[t]praɪ[/t]] v. i. pried, pry•ing 1) to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others[/ex] 2) to look closely or curiously; peer • Etymology: 1275–1325; ME pryen, prien, of uncert. orig. II… …

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  • 2pry — pry1 /pruy/, v., pried, prying, n., pl. pries. v.i. 1. to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others. 2. to look closely or curiously; peer; peep. n. 3. an impertinently inquisitive person. 4 …

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  • 3pry — [ praı ] verb 1. ) intransitive to be interested in someone s personal life in a way that is annoying or offensive: I just glanced at the letter; I didn t mean to pry. pry into: The press continues to pry into their affairs. prying eyes (=people… …

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  • 4pry — I. intransitive verb (pried; prying) Etymology: Middle English prien Date: 14th century to look closely or inquisitively; also to make a nosy or presumptuous inquiry II. transitive verb (pried; prying) Etymology: probably back formation from 5 …

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