officious intermeddler

noun

A person who voluntarily, and without request or pre-existing legal duty, interjects themselves into the affairs of another, then seeks remuneration for services or reimbursement.

Meanings

nounofficious intermeddler (plural officious intermeddlers)

plural officious intermeddlers

  1. lawA person who voluntarily, and without request or pre-existing legal duty, interjects themselves into the affairs of another, then seeks remuneration for services or reimbursement.
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