meddlesome

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing unnecessary trouble or interference; intrusive.

  - "The meddlesome neighbor kept interfering in our affairs."
  - "Why be meddlesome when it's not your business?"

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Synonyms

interfering , kibitzing , nosy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with meddlesome
Jocose , Nose , Poses , Toes

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Variants

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meddlesome , meddlesomeness , meddlesomenesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'full of or dealing in mediations' or 'interfering'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'meddlesome' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Meddlesome is a homophone of the word 'molesome', which means unwholesome or harmful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interference: The act of intruding or interfering in the affairs of others.

2. Nosey: A term used to describe someone who is excessively curious or intrusive.

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Culture

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In literature, meddlesome characters often create conflict and drive the plot forward. In art, meddlesome behavior can be depicted as a negative trait or a source of humor.

How to Memorize "meddlesome"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person constantly sticking their nose into other people's business.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'meddlesome' with the image of a busybody.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember MEDDLES: Meaning Excessively Driven, Delving Deeply, Lingering, Interfering, Stubbornly, and Meddling.

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