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meddlesome
(meddle|some)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɛd(ə)ls(ə)m/
adjective
fond of meddling; interfering:
heaven rid him of meddlesome politicians!
Derivatives
meddlesomely
adverb
meddlesomeness
noun
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