1. (

• meddling ,
• tampering

) the act of altering something secretly or improperly ;

1. (

• meddle ,
• tamper

) intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly; "Don't meddle in my affairs!" ;

1. (

• interfering ,
• meddlesome ,
• meddling ,
• officious ,
• busy ,
• busybodied

) intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; "an interfering old woman"; "bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself"; "busy about other people's business" ;