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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's a word play on "invasive"

Invasive plants are undesirable plants that can take over your garden, and someone who asks overly personal questions is also being invasive.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago

It's a great pun if you know that, sadly I've also never heard it used that way

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I would say the person was being nosy or intrusive, I'd never say invasive as that conjures up something more physical. In my usage of the language, at least. You can invade somebody's personal space, I suppose. You can have an invasive procedure. Intrusive thoughts or enquiries. Invasive weeds or surgery... perhaps even relatives if they move into your house and won't leave!