Busybody

For other uses, see Busybody (disambiguation).
"Meddler" and "Meddling" redirect here. For other uses, see Meddler (disambiguation). For meddling in internal affairs of other countries, see Interventionism (politics).
"Nosey parker" redirects here. For the film, see Nosey Parker. For the fictional character, see "Nosey" Parker.
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A busybody, meddler, nosey parker, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others.

An early study of this archetype was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, writing that "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid."

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