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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
- /ˈmed.l̩/
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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
Definitions of meddling word
- verb without object meddling to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life! 1
- noun meddling That meddles. 1
- noun meddling unwanted interference 1
- adjective meddling person: interfering 1
- noun meddling act of tampering with sthg 1
- noun meddling Action of the verb meddle. 0
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Origin of meddling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English medlen < Old French me(s)dler, variant of mesler (French mêler) < Vulgar Latin *misculāre, frequentative of Latin miscēre to mix
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Parts of speech for Meddling
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meddling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meddling
noun meddling
- interference — an act, fact, or instance of interfering.
- nosiness — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- snooping — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
adjective meddling
- nosy — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- intrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- officious — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
Antonyms for meddling
adjective meddling
- uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
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