Usually means: People who meddle in others' affairs.
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We found 13 dictionaries that define the word busybodies:

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  1. busybodies: Merriam-Webster
  2. busybodies: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  3. busybodies: Collins English Dictionary
  4. busybodies: Vocabulary.com
  5. Busybodies, busybodies: Wordnik
  6. busybodies: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  7. busybodies: Wiktionary
  8. Busybodies, busybodies: Dictionary.com
  9. busybodies: Cambridge Essential American English Dictionary
  10. Busybodies: Online Plain Text English Dictionary
  11. Busybodies: AllWords.com Multi-Lingual Dictionary
  12. busybodies: FreeDictionary.org
  13. busybodies: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See busybody as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (busybody)

noun:  Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.
noun:  A device consisting of three mirrors that, when attached to the wall of a house, allows an occupant to see who is at the front door without a direct line of sight.
verb:  (intransitive) To meddle or interfere.
▸ Also see busybody


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