AI Neologism
English Language

kerbcurious

/ˈkɜːbˈkjʊəriəs/adjectiveVerified New

Society & Philanthropy

Also in: Bordsteinneugierig (Deutsch) · farocurioso (Español) · trocurieux (Français)

Describing the resident who reads every planning notice on every lamppost with genuine interest.

The kerbcurious track applications, objections, and one telephone mast with a hobbyist's attention. Their knowledge exceeds the council's own file. At consultations they ask the question everyone wanted asked, and the street owes them, and pays in gossip.

Etym. — kerb + curious — the street-level scrutiny of civic paperwork.

Rel. — noticespam · gatenosy

Novelty check: APPROVE

Evidence log

No query log recorded.

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

Revision history (0)