Both Uses of
officious
in
David Copperfield
- I was heavier at heart when I packed up such of my books and clothes as still remained there to be sent to Dover, than I cared to show to Uriah Heep; who was so officious to help me, that I uncharitably thought him mighty glad that I was going.†
Chpt 19-21 *
- 'As you didn't understand me, Master Copperfield,' resumed Uriah in the same officious manner, 'I may take the liberty of umbly mentioning, being among friends, that I have called Doctor Strong's attention to the goings-on of Mrs. Strong.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(officious) too eager to tell others what to do -- often regarding unimportant matters