busybody; meddler; nosy person
A person who unnecessarily interferes in others' affairs; often used in a light, teasing way. The word combines お節介 (meddling) and 焼き (burning), implying someone who 'burns' with the urge to meddle.
He's always sticking his nose into other people's business; he's a real busybody.
My nosy aunt started meddling in my love life again.
Standard kanji spelling using 節介 for 'meddling' and 焼き for 'burning'.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; the おせっかい part is often written in kana.
Compound of お節介 (meddling, nosiness) and 焼き (baking, burning), literally 'meddling-burner', suggesting someone who is consumed by the desire to interfere.