Busybody vs. Meddlesome

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.

Meddlesomeadjective

Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.

Meddlesomeadjective

Given to meddling; apt to interpose in the affairs of others; officiously intrusive.

Meddlesomeadjective

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner;