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BUSYBODIED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does busybodied mean? 

BUSYBODIED (adjective)
  The adjective BUSYBODIED has 1 sense:

1. intrusive in a meddling or offensive mannerplay

  Familiarity information: BUSYBODIED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BUSYBODIED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Synonyms:

busy; busybodied; interfering; meddlesome; meddling; officious

Context example:

busy about other people's business

Similar:

intrusive (tending to intrude (especially upon privacy))


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