Busybody vs. Meddler — What's the Difference?

A busybody, do-gooder, meddler, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. An early study of the type was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid."Susanna Centlivre wrote a successful play, The Busie Body, which was first performed in 1709 and has been revived repeatedly since.

To intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere.

A person who meddles or pries into the affairs of others.

To handle something carelessly or ignorantly; tamper

Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.

(intransitive) To meddle or interfere.

One who meddles; one who interferes or busies himself with things in which he has no concern; an officious person; a busybody.

One who officiously concerns himself with the affairs of others; a meddling person.

An officious annoying person who interferes with others

A person who meddles in the affairs of others