nebby en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English neb Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English nebby From neb (“face, nose, beak”) + -y.
Meanings
- (Geordie, Pennsylvania, Scotland, Western) Overly inquiring; nosey.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nebbier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| nebbie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nebbiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |