meddler

[med-ler]

meddler Definition

a person who interferes or intrudes in the affairs of others, especially without being asked or needed.

Using meddler: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meddler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She's always been a meddler, poking her nose into other people's business.

• Example

  I don't want to be a meddler, but I think you should know what's going on.

• Example

  The neighbors are always gossiping and meddling in each other's affairs.

meddler Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meddler

• busybody
• interferer
• intruder
• nosy parker

Phrases with meddler

• meddle with

  to interfere with something that is not one's concern

  Example

  Don't meddle with things you don't understand.

• meddle in

  to interfere in someone else's business or affairs

  Example

  He was accused of meddling in the company's internal affairs.

• mind one's own business

  to not interfere in other people's affairs

  Example

  If everyone would just mind their own business, we'd all be better off.

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Summary: meddler in Brief

A 'meddler' [med-ler] is someone who interferes or intrudes in the affairs of others, especially without being asked or needed. It is often used to describe someone who pokes their nose into other people's business or gossips about others. The phrase 'mind one's own business' is an antonym of sorts, meaning to not interfere in other people's affairs.