kibitz
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- kibitzer noun
Etymology
Origin of kibitz
1925–30, < Yiddish kibetsn, equivalent to German kiebitzen to look on at cards, derivative of Kiebitz busybody, literally, lapwing, plover
Vocabulary lists containing kibitz
Example Sentences
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It has been popular and passe, but it has always been there, known more for its caricatures than its cuisine, drawing a mix of industry insiders and theater-loving visitors to eat, drink, kibitz and commiserate.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2021
“It feels so good to get on the phone and kibitz and share,” she said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2020
Foer in Slate: “When Manafort took an apartment in Trump Towers in 2006, he would kibitz with his old client when they’d run into one another on the elevator.”
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2017
He recently visited the Oval Office, and he and Mr. Trump kibitz in Florida and by phone.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2017
“What is this anyway, I’m not entitled to a little privacy? The whole family’s gotta kibitz while I’m trying to void myself?”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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