meddlesome

adjective

UK/ˈmed.ᵊl.səm/
US/ˈmed.ᵊl.səm/

Definitions of meddlesome adjective

  1. Having a tendency to interfere in matters that are not one's concern, often in a way that is irritating or unwelcome.

    喜欢干涉他人事务的;爱管闲事的;好插手的

    • She became known for her meddlesome nature.

      她因好管闲事的性格而闻名。

    • The neighbors were being quite meddlesome about the renovation work at my house.

      邻居们对我家装修的事很爱管闲事。

    • His colleagues found him meddlesome and prone to giving unwanted advice.

      他的同事们觉得他爱管闲事,喜欢给出不必要的建议。