Personality
Nebby
Sounds like: neb-ee
Personality
Playful / corrective
Meaning
What it means
Nosy or overly interested in someone else’s business.
Nebby describes someone who is prying, nosy, or watching what everyone else is doing. It is often used with humor but can also be a warning.
Usage
Use it like this
“Don’t be so nebby.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
A strong porch-neighborhood energy word.
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