Osyosera (en. Busybody)

/oʃjoˈsɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who likes to meddle in others' personal lives.

The busybody in our community always has gossip about our family.

Ang osyosera sa aming barangay ay laging may tsismis tungkol sa aming pamilya.

A person who always observes and gives opinions on what is happening around them.

I don't like my neighbor's busybody nature regarding what happens in our home.

Hindi ko gusto ang pagiging osyosera ng aking kapitbahay sa mga nangyayari sa aming tahanan.

From the words 'osyo' and 'sera', where 'osyo' refers to a person who meddles in others' affairs.

don't be a busybody

A reminder not to interfere in others' lives.

huwag maging osyosera

gossip

Information that is often untrue or exaggerated thought to come from a busybody.

tsismis

Hold on, someone who loves to meddle in others' lives.

Don't be a busybody; you don't even know the real story.

Wag kang osyosera, hindi mo naman alam ang totoong kwento.

Someone who eavesdrops or gets involved in a conversation.

Who is that busybody listening to us?

Sino ba yung osyosera na yun na nakikinig sa atin?

Always attached to people's conversations.

Your nosy sibling is always there.

Ang osyosera mo namang kapatid, lagi na lang nandiyan.