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med·dle·some
meddlesome
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- pronunciation:
- me
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sm
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
inclined to meddle or interfere in the business or affairs of others; interfering.
She told her meddlesome brother that she was capable of making her own decisions.He didn't want his meddlesome neighbor to hear his conversation with the landlord.- synonyms:
- interfering, nosy, prying
- similar words:
- inquisitive, intrusive, officious
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related words: |
curious |
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derivations: |
meddlesomely (adv.), meddlesomeness (n.) |
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