All 3 Uses of
officious
in
Hard Times
- 'How dare you go and poke your officious nose into my family affairs?'†
Chpt 3.5
- If there hadn't been over-officiousness it wouldn't have been made, and I hate over-officiousness at all times, whether or no. Good evening!'†
Chpt 3.5 *
- If there hadn't been over-officiousness it wouldn't have been made, and I hate over-officiousness at all times, whether or no. Good evening!'†
Chpt 3.5
Definition:
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(officious) too eager to tell others what to do -- often regarding unimportant matters