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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

A person who meddles or pries into the affairs of others.

OBS

butt in: To intrude into another's business or conversation.

Key term(s)
  • buttinski

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
OBS

fourre-nez : terme cajun en usage dans l'état de la Louisiane.

Key term(s)
  • mêletout

Spanish

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