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Definition of Meddling
1. Adjective. Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. "Busy about other people's business"
Similar to: Intrusive
Derivative terms: Meddlesomeness, Officiousness
2. Noun. The act of altering something secretly or improperly.
Definition of Meddling
1. a. Meddlesome.
Definition of Meddling
1. Adjective. That meddles. ¹
2. Noun. Action of the verb ''meddle''. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of meddle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Meddling
1. meddle [v] - See also: meddle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Meddling
Literary usage of Meddling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Revolution by John Fiske (1896)
"A single specimen of the ill-timed meddling of Congress may serve as an example.
At one of the meddling most ..."
2. The Historical Writings of John Fiske by John Fiske (1902)
"A single specimen of the ill-timed meddling of Congress may serve as an example.
At one or the most critical moments or the meddling of year 1777, ..."
3. The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracián y Morales, Joseph Jacobs (1892)
"A fountain gets muddy with but little stirring up, and does not get clear by our
meddling with it but by our leaving it alone. ..."
4. The History of England: From the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George by Tobias George Smollett (1800)
"... a Low-churchman, or a meddling Par- V|H- . § VIII. In March an inquiry into
the condition of the Navy was begun in the Houle of Lords. ..."
5. The People's Bible: Discourses Upon Holy Scripture by Joseph Parker (1889)
""Forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not."
meddling WITH OOD. ..."
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