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, 2001–2019.

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