kibitzer

[ kib-it-ser ]

/ ˈkɪb ɪt sər /

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noun Informal.

a spectator at a card game who looks at the players' cards over their shoulders, especially one who gives unsolicited advice.

a giver of uninvited or unwanted advice.

a person who jokes, chitchats, or makes wisecracks, especially while others are trying to work or to discuss something seriously.

OTHER WORDS FOR kibitzer

2 meddler, busybody, snoop.

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Origin of kibitzer

First recorded in 1925–30; from Yiddish kibitser; see origin at kibitz, -er¹

Words nearby kibitzer

kibe, Kibei, kibi-, kibitka, kibitz, kibitzer, kiblah, kibosh, kick, kick about, kick a habit

How to use kibitzer in a sentence

Rendell seems resigned to his role as a professional kibitzer, though he frankly admits to missing the game.
Why Ed Rendell Is an Obama Advocate But Frequently Criticizes His Candidate|Lloyd Grove|June 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Tonight he was no Sunday supplement kibitzer taking a joy ride amidst men rehearsing for death.
The Five Arrows|Allan Chase
My kibitzer came stalking out of the building, gangling and gawky.
Card Trick|Walter Bupp AKA Randall Garrett
Do you really think that we found your outpost on our own, oh Bernibus the ‘deputy kibitzer’?
The Revolutions of Time|Jonathan Dunn

He is the Khedive Kibitzer, our ruler in that he leads the council.
The Revolutions of Time|Jonathan Dunn