Definition of INTERLOPE

interlope

Meanings

Verb

  • encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license
  • To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 11

interlope is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
interlope is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
interlope is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

interlope is a valid Words With Friends word