Meaning & Definition of word "Meddling"

Meddling

/ˈmɛd.lɪŋ/

1. The act of interfering in others' affairs; intrusive involvement.
- Example: Her constant meddling in the team's decisions frustrated the coach.
2. Unwanted or unwelcome interference.
- Example: His meddling often led to more problems than solutions.

1. Interfering in someone else's affairs in a way that is unwanted or meddlesome.
- Example: She was accused of meddling in her friend's personal relationships.
2. To involve oneself in a matter without invitation or necessity.
- Example: He couldn't resist meddling in the negotiations even though he had no role in them.

Middle English 'meddlen', from Old French 'medler', from Latin 'misculare' (to mix)

meddling in someone's business:

Interfering in another person's affairs.

meddler:

A person who meddles, or interferes in others' matters.

meddling kid:

A playful term referring to someone who pokes their nose into things.

interfere:

To involve oneself in a situation without invitation.

intrude:

To put oneself into a situation where one is unwelcome.

Meaning: Nosy

Example Sentence: Stop being so nosy and mind your own business.

Meaning: Busybody

Example Sentence: She's such a busybody, always sticking her nose where it doesn't belong.