Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdlər/

Definitions of meddler

noun a person who meddles in the affairs of others

Example Sentences

A1 The meddler always interferes in other people's business.

A2 She is known as the neighborhood meddler because she is always gossiping.

B1 The meddler couldn't resist getting involved in the argument between the two friends.

B2 The meddler's constant meddling caused more harm than good in the situation.

C1 The meddler's manipulative behavior was finally exposed by those around them.

C2 Despite their reputation as a meddler, they were still able to maintain friendships with many influential people.

Examples of meddler in a Sentence

formal The meddler interfered in the company's internal affairs, causing unnecessary chaos.

informal I can't stand that meddler who always tries to get involved in everyone's business.

slang That meddler needs to mind their own beeswax and stop poking their nose where it doesn't belong.

figurative Her curiosity turned her into a meddler, constantly digging for information that wasn't hers to uncover.

Grammatical Forms of meddler

past tense

meddled

plural

meddlers

comparative

more meddlesome

superlative

most meddlesome

present tense

meddles

future tense

will meddle

perfect tense

have meddled

continuous tense

is meddling

singular

meddler

positive degree

meddler

infinitive

to meddle

gerund

meddling

participle

meddling

Origin and Evolution of meddler

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'meddler' originated from the Middle English word 'medlen', which was derived from the Old French word 'medler' meaning 'to mix or mingle'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meddler' has evolved to refer to someone who interferes or intrudes into other people's affairs without being invited or needed.