Quidnunc

Quidnunc is noun which refers to a person who wants to be the first to know everything, the latest news and gossip. Sometimes referred to as nosy or a busybody or gossip-monger, they generally seek information that is none of their business. They love a scandal.

The word  is latin for “what now” with first known use in the early 1700’s.  A strange word for this week, but good to know!  Have fun with it!

 In a sentence:

“We can count on Fran the neighborhood quidnunc to keep us up to date on the news about our neighbors.”

“He is a quidnunc, so keep him away from confidential information”

One of the classic quidnunc’s of all time was Mrs. Kravitz from Bewitched.  Remember?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLC1b8nUF74

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhojzyaMOyM