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Definition of meddler

meddler

/ˈmɛd.lɚ/
med · dler
Plural:meddlers
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Adjective:meddlesome
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meddler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who interferes in matters or affairs that do not concern them.

Example

"She gained a reputation as an annoying meddler because she constantly offered unsolicited advice about her neighbors' finances."

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• Rhymes for meddler

• Nearby Words

medallion
medan
meddle
meddler
meddlesome
meddlesomeness
medellin

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English, derived from the verb 'meddle' (from Anglo-Norman 'medler' and Old French 'mesler', meaning 'to mix or mingle') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meddler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meddler
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