Definition of pries

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • pries is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • pries is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • pries is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of pries


  • to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open (verb)

    Examples

    1. Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail

    Synonyms

    1. jimmy
    2. lever
    3. prise
    4. prize
  • make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. prise
  • a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crowbar
    2. pry bar
    3. wrecking bar
  • search or inquire in a meddlesome way (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. horn in
    2. intrude
    3. nose
    4. poke
  • be nosey (verb)

    Examples

    1. Don't pry into my personal matters!

See definition of pries in Merriam Webster