Kibitzer

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪbɪtsər/

Definitions of kibitzer

noun a person who gives unwanted advice or comments, especially as a spectator at a card game

Example Sentences

A1 The kibitzer at the chess tournament gave advice to the players.

A2 The kibitzer couldn't resist offering their opinion on the game.

B1 The kibitzer's comments were not always welcomed by the competitors.

B2 As a kibitzer, he enjoyed watching the match and making remarks.

C1 The kibitzer's insights into the players' strategies were highly valued.

C2 Known for his keen observations, the kibitzer was sought after for his analysis of the game.

Examples of kibitzer in a Sentence

formal The kibitzer offered unsolicited advice during the chess match.

informal The kibitzer couldn't help but chime in with their two cents.

slang That kibitzer is always butting in where they don't belong.

figurative She felt like a kibitzer in the midst of a heated argument between her friends.

Grammatical Forms of kibitzer

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

Origin and Evolution of kibitzer

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish/German

Story behind the word: The word 'kibitzer' originated from Yiddish, derived from the German word 'kiebitzen', which means to look on or watch.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in card games to refer to someone who offers unsolicited advice or commentary, the term 'kibitzer' has evolved to describe anyone who interferes or gives unwanted advice in various situations.