|
| of·fi·cious [ ə físhəss ] |
adjective |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. meddlesome and interfering: characteristic of somebody who is eager to give unwanted help or advice
  whisked away our unfinished meal in an officious manner
|
2. unofficial: unofficial or informal, especially in political or diplomatic dealings
|
| [Late 15th century. < Latin officiosus< officium (see office)] |
|
| of·fi·cious·ly adverb |
| of·fi·cious·ness noun |
|
Hotmail
