All kibitzing synonyms
kibΒ·itz
K k verb kibitzing
- inquire β to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
- interlope β to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
- interpose β to place between; cause to intervene: to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye.
- trespass β Law. an unlawful act causing injury to the person, property, or rights of another, committed with force or violence, actual or implied. a wrongful entry upon the lands of another. the action to recover damages for such an injury.
- obtrude β to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation: to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
- molest β to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
- pry β to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others.
- invade β to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
- caper β Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- trifle β an article or thing of very little value.
- disport β to divert or amuse (oneself).
- toy β an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- rejoice β to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): to rejoice in another's happiness.
- cavort β When people cavort, they leap about in a noisy and excited way.
- romp β to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
- carry on β If you carry on doing something, you continue to do it.
- cut up β If you cut something up, you cut it into several pieces.
- fool around β a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- horse around β a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
- show off β a theatrical production, performance, or company.
- cut capers β To engage in brief frolics, romps, or frantic, ridiculous dances.
- let go β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- let one's hair down β any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.
- hold out β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- put up β planned beforehand in a secret or crafty manner: a put-up job.
- hit on β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- lay on the line β a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface: a line down the middle of the page.
- propone β to suggest for consideration; propose.
- put forward β to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- set forth β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- spitball β a small ball or lump of chewed paper used as a missile.
- speak one's piece β a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
- chisel in β to force oneself upon others without being asked or welcomed
- muscle in β a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- encourage β Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- enjoin β Instruct or urge (someone) to do something.
- exhort β Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
- encroach β Intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right).
- encumber β Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
- offend β to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
- entrench β Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
- err β Be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.
adjective kibitzing
- interfering β to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- chiselling β (British) present participle of chisel.
- encumbering β Present participle of encumber.
- intermeddling β Present participle of intermeddle.
- interposing β Present participle of interpose.
- intruding β Present participle of intrude.