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Pittsburgh Phrase

Nebby Neighbor

Sounds like: neb-ee nay-ber Pittsburgh Phrase Neighbor / humorous

Meaning

What it means

A nosy neighbor.

Nebby neighbor is a common-sense phrase built from nebby, meaning a neighbor who gets into everyone’s business.

Usage

Use it like this

“The nebby neighbor knows when everyone’s trash day is.”
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Local note

Why it feels Pittsburgh

Very clear phrase and good share-card candidate.

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