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Definition of prier

prier

/ˈpraɪ.ər/
pri · er
Plural:priers
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prier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who pries or inquires too closely and intrusively into the private affairs of others.

Example

"She drew the curtains tightly to keep any neighborhood prier from peering into the living room."

2

A person who uses a lever to force something open, or a tool used for prying.

Example

"The carpenter used a flat metal prier to carefully lift the old floorboards without cracking the wood."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'prier' (a person who pries or snoops) with the homophone 'prior' (meaning earlier in time, or a monastic official).

• Rhymes for prier

• Nearby Words

pride
prideful
pridefully
prier
priest
priestess
priesthood

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'pry' (of uncertain origin, first recorded in the 14th century meaning to peer closely) combined with the suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prier
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