busybody as an intransitive verb

[ostap77]

I just looked the word busybody up in the SODE. It says busybody can be used as an intransitive verb. How can I use it context?

 

[MikeNewYork]

I have never seen "busybody" used as anything other than a noun.

 

[Raymott]

I just looked the word busybody up in the SODE. It says busybody can be used as an intransitive verb. How can I use it context?

"My next-door neighbour is always busybodying around."
I've never heard it either, but there's no problem verbing nouns if you're into that sort of thing.

 

[Tdol]

Most dictionaries only give it as a noun and a search for busybodied mostly brings up dictionaries in the answers. I can't remember coming across it.

 

[MikeNewYork]

It is easier and more correct to say "My neighbor is a busybody".

 

[Raymott]

It is easier and more correct to say "My neighbor is a busybody".

I have that feeling about most new verbed nouns that come off the presses.

 

[MikeNewYork]

As well you should. ;-)

 

[5jj]

As well you should. ;-)

You do sometimes unnecessary*.

*vb, intr.

 

[emsr2d2]

I think "to busybody" is up there with using "nosy/nosey" as a verb or a noun.

I'm just nosying/noseying around.
I'm going to have a nosy/nosey around.

Most dictionaries give it is an adjective.