Meddlesome
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Meddlesome ( adjective )
Having a tendency to intrude into other people's affairs or business.
Origin:
Early 17th century; from middle english medelen "to meddle" + -some, it means having a tendency to intrude into other people"s affairs or business.
Examples:
- She is a meddlesome neighbor who is always sticking her nose in other people's business.
- The boss's meddlesome ways caused a lot of tension in the office.
- He is a meddlesome individual who always tries to control others.
- She had a meddlesome attitude towards her children's lives.
- The company's meddlesome policies caused a lot of frustration among the employees.
(As a noun)
Meddlesome ( noun )
Having a tendency to intrude into other people's affairs or business.
Origin:
Early 17th century; from middle english medelen "to meddle" + -some, it means having a tendency to intrude into other people"s affairs or business.
Examples:
- She is a meddlesome neighbor who is always sticking her nose in other people's business.
- The boss's meddlesome ways caused a lot of tension in the office.
- He is a meddlesome individual who always tries to control others.
- She had a meddlesome attitude towards her children's lives.
- The company's meddlesome policies caused a lot of frustration among the employees.