meddlesome

pronunciation

How to pronounce meddlesome in British English: UK [ˈmedlsəm]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Word Origin

meddlesome (adj.)
1610s, from meddle + -some (1). Earlier was medlous "quarrelsome, meddlesome" (mid-15c.). Related: Meddlesomely. Character name Meddlesome Mattie attested from 1814.

Example

1. A meddlesome member of the public
2. Teachers were discussing the parents they regarded as meddlesome .
3. search or inquire in a meddlesome way .
4. This is meddlesome , not be fault .
5. I feel this is meddlesome , if be proper exercise powers and authorities of office , what are you afraid of ?

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