Meanings
verbinterlope (third-person singular simple present interlopes, present participle interloping, simple past and past participle interloped)
present singular third person interlopes · participle present interloping · participle past interloped · past interloped
- To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.
Origin
Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.
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Rhymes with interlope
hopescopesoappoperopenopetaupelopopegropelopetopetropemisanthropeelopemopechopeagropeaslopededopeforlorn hopeno-scope
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Cite this entry
APA
interlope. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interlope
MLA
“interlope.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interlope. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “interlope,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interlope.
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