meddling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of altering something secretly or improperly
   tampering.
   
2. verb intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
   tamper; meddle.
   
   • Don't meddle in my affairs!
3. adjective satellite intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
   busy; officious; meddlesome; interfering; busybodied.
   
   • an interfering old woman
   • bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself
   • busy about other people's business

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