meddle
Meddle (verb) means to interfere in matters that are not one's concern. Example: “Stop meddling in your sister's marriage.”
How to use meddle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo butt into other people's business uninvited.
Don't confuse with "medal" (an award) — they sound different but are sometimes misspelled by learners.
Word forms
meddled past tense, meddles singular
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman medler, from Late Latin misculāre, from Latin misceō ("to mix") — the sense narrowed from "to mix in" to "to interfere".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for meddle
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What does “meddle” mean?
The word “meddle” means to interfere in matters that are not one's concern. In plain terms, to butt into other people's business uninvited.
How do you pronounce “meddle”?
“Meddle” is pronounced MEHD-uhl (/ˈmɛd.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “meddle” in a sentence?
Here is “meddle” used in a sentence: “Stop meddling in your sister's marriage.”
What part of speech is “meddle”?
“Meddle” is a verb.
Where does the word “meddle” come from?
The word “meddle” comes from Late Latin. From Anglo-Norman medler, from Late Latin misculāre, from Latin misceō ("to mix") — the sense narrowed from "to mix in" to "to interfere".