Definition

Extracting personal information and gossip through the facade of polite conversation; nosey behavior masquerading as genuine friendly interest.

Example Usage

She was totally PONOSEY at lunch, asking about my dating life while pretending to care about my career.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=PONOSEY&defid=17089694)

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