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Definitions for kibitz
ˈkɪb ɪtskib·itz

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. kibitz, kibbitzverb

    make unwanted and intrusive comments

Wiktionary

  1. kibitzverb

    To chat; to gossip; to make small talk or idle chatter.

    Louise and I used to head down to the coffee shop and just sit for hours and kibitz.

  2. kibitzverb

    To give unsolicited or unwanted advice or make unhelpful or idle comments, especially to someone playing a game.

    Quit kibitzing! You're giving away my hand!

ChatGPT

  1. kibitz

    Kibitz is a term primarily used to describe the act of chatting casually or talking informally, especially about trivial or idle matters. In addition, it can also refer to the act of offering unwanted or unsolicited advice or comments, often in a specific situation such as a game or event, without directly partaking in the activity. This term originates from Yiddish language.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kibitz in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kibitz in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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Translations for kibitz

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  • kibicovatCzech
  • cotorrear, parlotear, [[meter]] la [[nariz]]Spanish
  • lörpötellä, höpöttää, rupatellaFinnish
  • キビッツJapanese
  • roddelen, kommentaar gevenDutch
  • kibitzPortuguese
  • совет, непрошенный, давать, болтать, подсказа́ть, подска́зыватьRussian

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