gazehound

/ˈɡeɪzihaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is very curious and loves to know everything about someone or something.

“The journalist was known as a gazehound, always sniffing out the latest news and scandals.”

2. noun

A type of dog, especially one used for hunting small game, known for its keen sense of smell.

“The family’s gazehound was trained to track rabbits and hares in the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • busybody
  • nosy parker
  • snoop

Antonyms

  • indifferent
  • unconcerned