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Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs. Full definition →
Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.