kibbitz
/ˈkɪbɪts/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.