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- [kib-it-ser]
- /ˈkɪb ɪt sər/
- /ˈkɪ.bɪt.sə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kib-it-ser]
- /ˈkɪb ɪt sər/
Definitions of kibitzer word
- noun kibitzer a spectator at a card game who looks at the players' cards over their shoulders, especially one who gives unsolicited advice. 1
- noun kibitzer a giver of uninvited or unwanted advice. 1
- noun kibitzer a person who jokes, chitchats, or makes wisecracks, especially while others are trying to work or to discuss something seriously. 1
- noun kibitzer A person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes. 1
- noun kibitzer an onlooker at a card or chess game, etc., esp. one who volunteers advice 0
- noun kibitzer a giver of unwanted advice or meddler in others' affairs 0
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Origin of kibitzer
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
From Yiddish, dating back to 1925-30; See origin at kibitz, -er1
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Parts of speech for Kibitzer
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kibitzer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kibitzer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kibitzer
noun kibitzer
- buttinsky — a busybody
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- spectator — a weekly periodical (1711–12, 1714) issued by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele.
- busybody — If you refer to someone as a busybody, you are criticizing the way they interfere in other people's affairs.
- meddler — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
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