Definition

A person who interferes in a situation, often causing problems or ruining plans due to their meddling behavior.

Example

His constant interruptions made him a marplot in the team's efforts to complete the project on time.

Conversation

I can't believe how that meeting went today.

Yeah, it felt like there was a real marplot in the room.

Totally! They kept interrupting and derailing our ideas.

Exactly, it was hard to focus with all that meddling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marplot is derived from the phrase 'to mar the plot', where 'mar' (from Old English 'merran', meaning to spoil or damage) means to spoil, and 'plot' (from Old French 'plote', meaning a plan or scheme) refers to a scheme or plan. The term describes someone who spoils or disrupts a plan or scheme.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'spoils' ('mar') a 'plan' ('plot') — that's why a marplot is someone who disrupts or ruins a scheme.

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