kibbitz

/ˈkɪbɪts/
verb
  1. To offer unwanted advice or commentary, especially while watching others play a game or do an activity.
    • The old men at the park kibbitz about the card game from their bench.
    • Please don't kibbitz while I'm trying to concentrate on this puzzle.
    • My uncle loves to kibbitz during chess matches, even though no one asks for his opinion.
  2. To chat or gossip casually; to engage in light conversation.
    • The neighbors gathered on the porch to kibbitz about the weather.
    • During the break, the coworkers kibbitzed about their weekend plans.
    • We spent the afternoon kibbitzing over coffee at the café.
noun
  1. A person who gives unsolicited advice or commentary, especially during a game or activity.
    • The tournament banned kibbitzes from the playing area to reduce distractions.
    • The poker table had a kibbitz who kept telling everyone what to do.
    • He's known as the neighborhood kibbitz, always watching and commenting on the domino games.