"overmeddling" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/, /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmɛdlɪŋ/
Etymology: From over- + meddling. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|meddling}} over- + meddling Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overmeddling (uncountable)
  1. Excessive interference. Tags: uncountable
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