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Meddling Definition & Meaning

meddling
adjective
  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 people's business"
noun
  1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly

"Meddling" in song lyrics

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  • "Don't get hot, stya about my game, and quit meddling"
    Project Pat — I Choose You
  • "Perfect poetry, peddling word flows, you meddling"
    Rah Digga f/ Lord Have Mercy, Pharoahe Monch — Tight (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does meddling mean?
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; "an interfering old woman"; "bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself"; "busy about other people's business" the act of altering something secretly or improperly
What part of speech is meddling?
Meddling is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does meddling have?
Meddling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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