How Do You Spell STICKYBEAK?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪka͡ɪbˌak] (IPA)

Stickybeak is a word that is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand to describe someone who is meddlesome or nosy. The word is spelled with two K's, which is unusual for a word of English origin. The reason for this spelling is due to the influence of the Maori language, which uses double consonants to indicate a prolonged sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be transcribed as [ˈstɪkibɛk], with emphasis on the second syllable.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Plural
Conjugate verb
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STICKYBEAK Meaning and Definition

  1. Stickybeak is a colloquial term primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English to describe a person who is excessively inquisitive, nosy, or meddlesome, often involving themselves in matters that do not concern them. Derived from the behavior of birds that poke their beaks into everything, the term suggests that a "stickybeak" person likes to pry into other people's business, gossip, or eavesdrop on conversations for the sake of satisfying their curiosity or seeking excitement.

    A stickybeak is characterized by their tendency to observe and investigate other people's affairs, often without their knowledge or permission, giving rise to annoyance, invasion of privacy, and sometimes unintended consequences. This behavior can manifest in various ways, such as snooping through personal belongings, eavesdropping on conversations, spying on neighbors, or excessively questioning others about their personal matters.

    Although stickybeak can be used as a noun to refer to a person displaying these characteristics, it can also be used as a verb, "to stickybeak," to describe the act of being nosy or invasive. The term usually carries a negative connotation, implying that the stickybeak's behavior is intrusive, disrespectful, and inappropriate. In casual conversation, the term is often used humorously or in a light-hearted manner to describe someone who is overly curious or inquisitive, without significant harmful intent.

Common Misspellings for STICKYBEAK

  • atickybeak
  • ztickybeak
  • xtickybeak
  • dtickybeak
  • etickybeak
  • wtickybeak
  • srickybeak
  • sfickybeak
  • sgickybeak
  • syickybeak
  • s6ickybeak
  • s5ickybeak
  • stuckybeak
  • stjckybeak
  • stkckybeak
  • stockybeak
  • st9ckybeak
  • st8ckybeak
  • stixkybeak
  • stivkybeak

Etymology of STICKYBEAK

The word "stickybeak" is an informal term primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English, meaning someone who is nosy or overly curious. The etymology of "stickybeak" is rooted in Australian slang. It is derived from the noun "stickybeak" which refers to the beak or bill of a bird, such as a parrot, that "sticks" or pokes into things. The term was then metaphorically applied to people who intrusively pry into others' affairs or snoop around, as if prodding or sticking their beaks where they don't belong. It has been in usage since the early 20th century and has since become a common colloquialism in Australian and New Zealand English.

Plural form of STICKYBEAK is STICKYBEAKS

Conjugate verb Stickybeak

CONDITIONAL

I would stickybeak
you would stickybeak
he/she/it would stickybeak
we would stickybeak
they would stickybeak

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stickybeaking
you would be stickybeaking
he/she/it would be stickybeaking
we would be stickybeaking
they would be stickybeaking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stickybeak
you would have stickybeak
he/she/it would have stickybeak
we would have stickybeak
they would have stickybeak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stickybeaking
you would have been stickybeaking
he/she/it would have been stickybeaking
we would have been stickybeaking
they would have been stickybeaking

FUTURE

I will stickybeak
you will stickybeak
he/she/it will stickybeak
we will stickybeak
they will stickybeak

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stickybeaking
you will be stickybeaking
he/she/it will be stickybeaking
we will be stickybeaking
they will be stickybeaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stickybeaked
you will have stickybeaked
he/she/it will have stickybeaked
we will have stickybeaked
they will have stickybeaked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stickybeaking
you will have been stickybeaking
he/she/it will have been stickybeaking
we will have been stickybeaking
they will have been stickybeaking

IMPERATIVE

you stickybeak
we let´s stickybeak

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stickybeak

PAST

I stickybeaked
you stickybeaked
he/she/it stickybeaked
we stickybeaked
they stickybeaked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stickybeaking
you were stickybeaking
he/she/it was stickybeaking
we were stickybeaking
they were stickybeaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

stickybeaked

PAST PERFECT

I had stickybeaked
you had stickybeaked
he/she/it had stickybeaked
we had stickybeaked
they had stickybeaked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stickybeaking
you had been stickybeaking
he/she/it had been stickybeaking
we had been stickybeaking
they had been stickybeaking

PRESENT

I stickybeak
you stickybeak
he/she/it stickybeaks
we stickybeak
they stickybeak

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stickybeaking
you are stickybeaking
he/she/it is stickybeaking
we are stickybeaking
they are stickybeaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stickybeaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stickybeaked
you have stickybeaked
he/she/it has stickybeaked
we have stickybeaked
they have stickybeaked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stickybeaking
you have been stickybeaking
he/she/it has been stickybeaking
we have been stickybeaking
they have been stickybeaking