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Definition pry in British English

pry verb

verb
/praɪ/
1

to be interested in someone's personal life in a way that is annoying or offensive

Example

I just glanced at the letter; I didn't mean to pry.

Example

The press continues to pry into their affairs.

Example

They couldn't conceal the information from prying eyes.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
2

to force something open or away from something

Example

Try prying the lid off with a spoon.

Synonyms and related words
open up open try
Definition pry in British English