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meddle
[/ˈmɛdəl/]
verb
intrometer-se, meter-se
1.
to interfere or involve oneself in other people's affairs without invitation or permission
Don't meddle in my business.
Não se meta nos meus negócios.
2.
to handle or tamper with something carelessly or without permission
Someone meddled with the car's engine.
Alguém mexeu no motor do carro.
NYC Slang
stick your nose in someone's business; get all up in
Synonyms
interfere
intrude
tamper
butt in
poke one's nose
Antonyms
ignore
disregard
leave alone
respect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intrometer-se, se meter
most common usage
São Paulo
mexer, intrometer-se
informal preference for 'mexer'
Rio de Janeiro
se meter, bisbilhotar
colloquial usage
Portugal
intrometer-se, meter-se
formal usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
meddle with fire
don't meddle with a hornet's nest
keep your nose out of other people's affairs
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