officious intermeddler

noun

of·​fi·​cious in·​ter·​med·​dler
ə-ˈfi-shəs-ˌin-tər-ˈmed-ᵊl-ər
: one who unnecessarily meddles in the affairs of another and then seeks restitution or compensation for the beneficial results but who is barred from receiving it

Dictionary Entries Near officious intermeddler

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“Officious intermeddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/officious%20intermeddler. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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