English dictionary
pry
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
verb
- be nosey
verb
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
verb
- make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
verb
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example sentences
Don't pry into my personal matters!
The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
They pried the information out of him
This guy is always nosing around the office