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?’.

词汇	quidnunc
释义	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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