Definition of pry

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

Definition of pry

  • 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 pry in Merriam Webster