meddler

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One who meddles; one who interferes or busies himself with things in which he has no concern; an officious person; a busybody.


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noun

    A person given to intruding in other people's affairs: busybody, interloper, quidnunc. Informal kibitzer. Slang buttinsky. Archaic pragmatic. See participate/abstain.

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IN BRIEF: n. - An officious annoying person who interferes with others.

Tutor's tip: Note: a "meddler" is (a person who interferes in other people's affairs) whereas a "medlar" is (a small tree).

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