Busybody vs. Meddler

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

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

Example: ‘And not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.’;

a person who meddles in the affairs of others

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.

Example: ‘In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid.’;

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

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

an officious annoying person who interferes with others