Meddled

/ˈmɛdəld/ verb

Definition

Involved oneself in other people's affairs without being asked or invited, usually in an annoying or unhelpful way.

Etymology

From Old French 'medler' meaning 'to mix.' The word originally meant 'to mix together' but evolved to mean 'to interfere' by the 1600s.

Kelly Says

There's a fascinating difference between 'meddling' and 'helping'—both involve getting involved, but meddling implies the person didn't ask you to! It's all about consent and boundaries.

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