factotum — meaning in English

English meaning

• busybody noun Someone who interferes in or gossips about other people's affairs.
• factotum noun A person employed to perform all sorts of duties.

Senses

factotum is used for these senses in English:

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

factotum — full definition

1. noun A person employed to perform all sorts of duties.
2. noun A jack of all trades.
3. noun A large decorative printing block with a central space into which any letter can be inserted, used to mark the beginning of a chapter of a book in early printing.
4. noun A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

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