English Explanatory Dictionary

interlope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.

Pronunciation

/ɪntəˈləʊp/ /ɪntəɹˈloʊp/

Word forms

interlope interlopes interloping interloped

Etymology

Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.

Related words

interlopation interloper
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