Monday, September 17, 2012

officious -- Hayden

of·fi·cious (-fshs)
adj.
1. Marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others: an officious host; officious attention.
2. Informal; unofficial.
3. Archaic Eager to render services or help others.

[Latin officisus, obliging, dutiful, from officium, duty; see office.]

of·ficious·ly adv.
of·ficious·ness n.

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I suspect that Hayden will be a good host like his parents when he grows up: helpful but not officious.

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