kibbitz

Thân thiện

He likes to kibbitz while his friends play chess.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make unwanted and intrusive comments, especially as an onlooker: The verb "kibbitz" describes the act of offering unsolicited advice, remarks, or commentary, typically while observing an activity or game in which one is not a direct participant.

Usage

• Primary Use: The word is most commonly used to describe someone commenting on a game, task, or situation from the sidelines, often in a chatty or meddlesome manner.
• Context: It is frequently used in informal contexts, often with a mildly critical or humorous tone to describe annoying but usually harmless behavior.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Please don't kibbitz while I'm trying to concentrate on this chess game.
  • He loves to kibbitz from the kitchen while I'm cooking, telling me what I should do differently.

Advanced Usage

• "Kibbitzing" (Gerund/Noun form): The act of making such comments.
  • His constant kibbitzing during the card game was very distracting.

Variants and Related Words

• Kibitzer (noun): A person who kibbitzes; an onlooker who offers unwanted advice.
  • The bridge player asked the kibitzers to be quiet.

Synonyms

• Butt in: To interrupt a conversation or activity.
• Commentate (informally/uninvited): To provide a running commentary.
• Meddle: To interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Học thuật

Verb

1. make unwanted and intrusive comments

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