Definitions For Interloping

Verb

{{infl of, en, interlope, , ing-form}}

Synonyms

intrusion, interference, encroachment, infringement

Noun

INTERLOPING (plural INTERLOPINGs) An act of intrusion or encroachment. : There was an interloping on my property. (historical) Illegal indian trade within the area over which the {{w, Hudson's Bay Company}} held a trade monopoly.

Etymology

noun form of the word interloper (see that etymology for more), + ing.

Is Interloping a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
19

The word Interloping is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Interloping in a Sentence

  • Regarded the new couple as a pair of interloping parvenus who were sure to upset the town's social hierarchy

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