officious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Too eager to give orders or to interfere in matters that are not your concern.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
interfering
meddlesome
Usage notes
Easily confused with "official", which simply means authorized or approved.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ clerk insisted on checking every form twice."
Answer: officious
In your own words, what does "officious" mean?
Too eager to give orders or to interfere in matters that are not your concern.
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