meddling (n.)

  1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly

    [ Syn: tampering ]

    meddling (adj.)

  1. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; an interfering old woman; bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself; busy about other peoples business

    [ Syn: interfering , meddlesome , officious , busy , busybodied ]

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