kibitz
/ˈkɪbɪts/
verb
- To offer unwanted advice or commentary, especially while watching others play a game or do an activity.
- The fans would kibitz from the sidelines, shouting tips to the players.
- Please don't kibitz while I'm trying to fix the car; your suggestions are distracting.
- My grandfather loves to kibitz while we play chess, even though he's not playing.
- To chat or joke informally; to engage in casual conversation.
- She likes to kibitz with neighbors while gardening.
- We sat around the campfire and kibitz about old times.
- The coworkers would kibitz during their coffee breaks.
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