Busybody vs. Meddler

Busybodynoun

Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

Busybodynoun

One who officiously concerns himself with the affairs of others; a meddling person.

Busybodynoun

a person who meddles in the affairs of others

Busybody

A busybody, do-gooder, meddler, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. An early study of the type was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, Susanna Centlivre wrote a successful play, The Busie Body, which was first performed in 1709 and has been revived repeatedly since.

Meddlernoun

One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.

Meddlernoun

One who meddles; one who interferes or busies himself with things in which he has no concern; an officious person; a busybody.

Meddlernoun

an officious annoying person who interferes with others