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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
- /ˈmed.l̩/
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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
Definitions of meddler word
- verb without object meddler to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life! 1
- noun meddler One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern. 1
- noun meddler interfering person 1
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Origin of meddler
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 Meddler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meddler 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.
meddler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meddler
noun meddler
- kibitzer — a spectator at a card game who looks at the players' cards over their shoulders, especially one who gives unsolicited advice.
- buttinsky — a busybody
- tattletale — a talebearer or informer, especially among children.
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- busybody — If you refer to someone as a busybody, you are criticizing the way they interfere in other people's affairs.
Top questions with meddler
- what is a meddler?
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