Osyoso (en. Nosy)

o-si-yoso

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Referring to a person who is overly curious about the lives of others.

His nosiness caused misunderstandings with his friends.

Ang kanyang pagkaosyoso ay nagdala ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Expresses interest in matters that should not be interfered with.

Often, being nosy leads to gossip.

Kadalasan, ang pagiging osyoso ay nauuwi sa tsismis.

Tagalog dialect

You're so nosy!

For heaven's sake, stop prying into my life.

Osyoso ka kasi!

gossip

News or information passed along that often carries opinions or judgments.

tsismis

Serious

I don't like him/her; he/she just wants to mess around.

Ayaw ko sa kanya, 'osyo-osyo' lang ang gusto niya.

Just kidding

You thought I was just joking, but there’s truth in what I'm saying.

Akala mo 'osyo-osyo', pero may laman din ang sinasabi ko.

Just a joke

That's just a joke, don’t take it seriously.

'Osyo-osyo' lang 'yan, huwag mong seryosohin.