Curiosities of the English Language: Meddle

This is a blog for people who love the English language and love learning new vocab. I will periodically post words, expressions, idioms etc. that I find curious, interesting or funny .

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I chose this animal to be the symbol of this blog and the first contribution because it is, in my opinion, the oddest animal ever. It is a mammal that lays eggs and has a beak and fins which are similar to a duck's. Curious, isn't it? It is also my favorite animal.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Meddle

/'medl/ v
1 to deliberately become involved in a situation that does not concern you, or that you do not understand: [+in/with]

I wish youwouldn't meddle in my affairs.

2 to touch something carelessly in a way that might break it: [+with]

The children are always meddling with the ornaments.

meddler

Longman dictionary

1 comment:

Anita Floyder said...: Leo,

I'd say that to understand what "Meddle" means, you helped me twice. Both with your language's passion.
Sometimes,good music.
Sometimes, good classes.
Thank you teacher!

You are wonderful!; August 15, 2007 at 5:15 PM