Busybody

A busybody, meddler, nosey parker, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. An early study of this archetype was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, writing that "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid." == Etymology of "marplot" == Susanna Centlivre wrote a successful play, The Busie Body, which was first performed in 1709 and has been revived repeatedly since.

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Busybody

A busybody, meddler, nosey parker, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. An early study of this archetype was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, writing that "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid." == Etymology of "marplot" == Susanna Centlivre wrote a successful play, The Busie Body, which was first performed in 1709 and has been revived repeatedly since.

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