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gatenosy

/ˈɡeɪtˈnəʊzi/adjectiveVerified New

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Also in: Gardinenneugierig (Deutsch) · cortincuroso (Español) · rideaureille (Français)

Describing surveillance conducted from behind curtains, in the public interest, mostly.

The gatenosy track the street's movements with a twitch accuracy that misses nothing and reports selectively. Their information is accurate, their motive is care, and their outlet is the gatebriefing. Every street runs on their data, and everyone knows it, which is the arrangement.

Etym. — gate + nosy — the intelligence service of the front room.

Rel. — streetwidewhisper · porchwatchful

Novelty check: APPROVE

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Coined by an anonymous contributor · AI-assisted · first submitted 2026-11-14 · published 2026-11-14

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