meddling

Meanings

• verb

  Interfering in the affairs of others, often in a troublesome or intrusive way.

  - "She couldn't help but meddle in her neighbor's business."
  - "He regretted meddling in the dispute between his siblings."

• verb

  Engaging in playful or mischievous activity.

  - "The children loved meddling with their new toys."
  - "The dogs were always meddling with each other's toys."

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Synonyms

do it , get it on , ming , dabble , stick one's nose into , stick one's oar in , bemingle , combine , ming , annoying

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with meddling
tending , mending , ending , blending

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Variants

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meddle , meddled , meddler , meddlers , meddles , meddling

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Forms

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meddles, meddled, meddler

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'medlan' which means 'to mingle' or 'to meddle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'meddling' is often used in a negative context, but it can also have a positive meaning, such as playfully engaging in an activity.

2. The word 'meddling' is sometimes used to describe the behavior of certain animals, such as monkeys, who are known for their curiosity and mischief.

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Related Concepts

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1. interference: The act of intruding in the affairs of others.

2. nosiness: A tendency to be overly curious or intrusive about other people's business.

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Culture

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In literature, 'meddling' is often used to describe characters who interfere in the lives of others, causing trouble or complications. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Polonius is described as a meddling father who tries to manipulate his children's lives.

How to Memorize "meddling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone interfering in someone else's business or playfully mischievous behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'meddling' with the idea of interfering or mischief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'M Is For Meddling' to remember the meaning of the word.

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