Kibitz

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪbɪts/

Definitions of kibitz

verb to offer unsolicited advice or commentary in a casual or informal manner, especially during a card game or other activity

Example Sentences

A1 I like to kibitz with my friends during lunch.

A2 She enjoys kibitzing about the latest gossip with her coworkers.

B1 The group of friends often kibitzes about their favorite TV shows.

B2 During the game, the spectators kibitzed about the players' strategies.

C1 The panel of experts kibitzed on the topic of climate change for hours.

C2 As a seasoned journalist, he is often asked to kibitz on political debates.

Examples of kibitz in a Sentence

formal During the chess tournament, the spectators were not allowed to kibitz and had to remain silent.

informal Hey, stop kibitzing and let me concentrate on my work.

slang I love going to the bar with my friends and kibitzing about random stuff.

figurative The wise old man would often kibitz with the young children, sharing his knowledge and stories.

Grammatical Forms of kibitz

• past tense: kibitzed
• plural: kibitzes
• comparative: more kibitz
• superlative: most kibitz
• present tense: kibitz
• future tense: will kibitz
• perfect tense: have kibitzed
• continuous tense: is kibitzing
• singular: kibitzer
• positive degree: kibitz
• infinitive: to kibitz
• gerund: kibitzing
• participle: kibitzed

Origin and Evolution of kibitz

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish/German

Story behind the word: The word 'kibitz' originated from Yiddish, derived from the German word 'kübitsen' meaning 'to look on, watch'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who offers unsolicited advice or comments, the word 'kibitz' has evolved to also mean socializing or chatting informally, especially while watching a game or activity.