Paul Pry

noun

ˈpȯlˈprī

plural Paul Prys

: an excessively inquisitive person

we don't want any Paul Prys in this country at present

—John Buchan

Word History

Etymology

after Paul Pry meddlesome hero of the comedy Paul Pry (1825) by John Poole †1872 English playwright

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