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officious

Officious describes offering unwanted advice or services, often in an overbearing way. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as officious behavior is a neighbor who wants to meddle in your life and constantly brings you food and gifts.

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See officious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See officious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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