meddlesome
[med-l-suh m]
adjective
given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
Origin of meddlesome
Synonym study
See curious.
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Related Words for meddlesome
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Contemporary Examples of meddlesome
Molly Goldberg was a radio and TV character synonymous with a meddlesome sort of Jewish mother for generations of Americans.
Under Musharraf, the military was seen as meddlesome and oppressive force.
Annoyed, young Rush sends out a pouting "who will rid me of these meddlesome hippies?"
Historical Examples of meddlesome
He was meddlesome with perfect modesty; if he knew a thing or two there was no merit in it.
An Outcast of the IslandsJoseph Conrad
We won't tell the captain; he is as meddlesome as an old woman!
The Adventurous SevenBessie Marchant
He loved his little girl; but he thought her much too meddlesome.
He was meddlesome, wrong-headed, unreasonable, and bold with it all.
Stories Of GeorgiaJoel Chandler Harris
The meddlesome neighbor didn't quite know what answer to make.
The Tale of the The Muley CowArthur Scott Bailey
meddlesome
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