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单词 quidnunc
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Definition of quidnunc in English:

quidnunc

noun ˈkwɪdnʌŋkˈkwidˌnəNGk
archaic
  • An inquisitive and gossipy person.

    〈古〉爱打听别人隐私的人,爱打听小道消息的人;搬弄是非的人,爱飞短流长的人

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Who can be found this quirky capital of curmudgeons and quidnuncs?
    • There will always be at least one quidnunc keen on telling you that your life lacks purpose.
    • Being the nosiest person I know, a quidnunc by definition, I usually will do anything to find out something.
    Synonyms
    scandalmonger, gossipmonger, tattler, tittle-tattler, busybody, muckraker

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin quid nunc? 'what now?'.

Definition of quidnunc in US English:

quidnunc

nounˈkwidˌnəNGk
archaic
  • An inquisitive and gossipy person.

    〈古〉爱打听别人隐私的人,爱打听小道消息的人;搬弄是非的人,爱飞短流长的人

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There will always be at least one quidnunc keen on telling you that your life lacks purpose.
    • Who can be found this quirky capital of curmudgeons and quidnuncs?
    • Being the nosiest person I know, a quidnunc by definition, I usually will do anything to find out something.
    Synonyms
    scandalmonger, gossipmonger, tattler, tittle-tattler, busybody, muckraker

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin quid nunc? ‘what now?’.

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