Interfering or meddling in the affairs of others
“Unfortunately, the preparations involved in a wedding offers up countless opportunities for a meddling mother-in-law's true colors to shine.”
An act of unwanted interference
“Thus, the development of the commune in the twelfth century was not the typical reaction against meddling by local feudal lords.”
The characteristic of being snoopy
A butt with a scuttle, a keg of drinking water with a hole cut in it, on board ship
Present participle for to tinker or tamper with something
“Don't meddle with the controls unless you know what you're doing.”
Present participle for to interfere in something that is not one's concern
“These business men who come in to football in search of a quick buck and a hobby to see them through their retirement must not be allowed to meddle in affairs of which they have no concept.”
Present participle for to interfere with something, typically causing damage or harm to it
Present participle for to disturb, to discomfort, to hinder
Present participle for to interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of
Present participle for to touch or feel with the fingers
Present participle for to have an effect or influence on, especially a negative one
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