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prying
adjective(pry-ing)
inquisitive in an annoying, officious, or meddlesome way
prying
verb(pry-ing)
to look closely or inquisitively; also : to make a nosy or presumptuous inquiry
prying
verb(pry-ing)
to raise, move, or pull apart with a lever : prize
prying
verb(pry-ing)
to extract, detach, or open with difficulty

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