interlope

English

Etymology

Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- +‎ lope (“leap, jump”)[1] – literally “to jump in”.

Verb

interlope (third-person singular simple present interlopes, present participle interloping, simple past and past participle interloped)

  1. To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.

References

  1. ↑ “interlope” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2018.

Anagrams

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