How to Pronounce "officious"
word
əˈfɪʃəs
uh-FISH-uhs
əfˈɪʃəs
uh-FISH-uhs
Definition
Describes someone who offers help or advice in a way that is annoying and unwanted, often by interfering in other people's business.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɪʃəs
British English
əfˈɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FISH-uhs
UK
uh-FISH-uhs
Listen in Context
The officious security guard kept checking everyone's bags.
She did not appreciate his officious advice during the meeting.
His officious behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Don't be so officious—let people solve their own problems.