Pry Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Pry

Meaning 1 : to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

    Example : Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail

    Synonyms : jimmy,  lever,  prise,  prize
Meaning 2 : make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

    Synonyms : prise
Meaning 3 : a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

    Synonyms : crowbar,  pry bar,  wrecking bar
Meaning 4 : search or inquire in a meddlesome way

    Synonyms : horn in,  intrude,  nose,  poke
Meaning 5 : be nosey

    Example : Don't pry into my personal matters!

How to Pronounce Pry

  • praɪ


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