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Meddling: meaning, definitions and examples

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meddling

 

[ ˈmɛdəlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

interfere without right or permission

To involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; to push oneself into other people's affairs or business without being asked or wanted.

Synonyms

interfere, interlope, intrude

Examples of usage

  • She was always meddling in other people's business.
  • Stop meddling in things that don't concern you.
Context #2 | Noun

interference in other people's affairs

Interference in or involvement in other people's affairs without invitation or permission.

Synonyms

intercession, interference, intervention

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't resist the temptation to engage in meddling.

Translations

Translations of the word "meddling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interferência

🇮🇳 दखल

🇩🇪 Einmischung

🇮🇩 campur tangan

🇺🇦 втручання

🇵🇱 wtrącanie się

🇯🇵 干渉 (かんしょう)

🇫🇷 ingérence

🇪🇸 interferencia

🇹🇷 müdahale

🇰🇷 간섭

🇸🇦 تدخل

🇨🇿 zasahování

🇸🇰 zasahovanie

🇨🇳 干涉

🇸🇮 vmešavanje

🇮🇸 afskipti

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 ჩარევა

🇦🇿 qarışmaq

🇲🇽 interferencia

Word origin

The word 'meddling' originated from the Middle English word 'medlen' which means 'to mix or mingle'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of interfering or intruding into other people's affairs. The concept of meddling has been present in human interactions throughout history, often associated with notions of boundary-crossing and unwanted intervention.

See also: meddler, meddlesome.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,900, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.