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horn in
horn in vb slang (often foll by: on) to interrupt or intrude: don't horn in on our conversation. ThesaurusVerb | 1. | horn in - search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"nose, poke, pry, intrudesearch, look - search or seek; "We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"; "Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!" |
horn inverb1. To force or come in as an improper or unwanted element:cut in, intrude, obtrude.2. To intervene officiously or indiscreetly in the affairs of others:butt in, interfere, interlope, meddle.Translationshorn in
horn inTo intrude on someone or something. Please don't try to horn in on my phone conversations—they're none of your business.See also: hornhorn in (on something)Fig. to attempt to participate in something without invitation or consent. Are you trying to horn in on my conversation with Sally? I hope you are not trying to horn in on our party.See also: hornhorn inv. To join without being invited; intrude: The new supervisor horned in on the discussion. We were talking privately when a coworker came over and horned in.See also: hornhorn in Related to horn in: Scur, toot own hornSynonyms for horn inverb to force or come in as an improper or unwanted elementSynonymsverb to intervene officiously or indiscreetly in the affairs of othersSynonyms- butt in
- interfere
- interlope
- meddle
Synonyms for horn inverb search or inquire in a meddlesome waySynonymsRelated Words |