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officious

/ɒfɪˈʃuːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does officious mean?

adjective

Given to interfering in the affairs of others in an officious manner; excessively eager to obey or carry out orders. Excessively fussy or meticulous in a way that is annoying.

Example

"The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of the form."

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