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kibitz

/ˈkɪb.ɪts/

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verb

/ˈkɪb.ɪts/C2formalamerican
  • ruГлагол, означающий давать непрошеные советы или комментарии, особенно наблюдая за тем, как другие выполняют какое-либо действие; часто используется в контексте карточных игр или неформального наблюдения.

A verb meaning to offer unsolicited advice or commentary, especially while watching others perform an activity; often used in the context of card games or casual observation.

  1. Offer unwanted adviceC1informalamerican

    To give unsolicited and often meddlesome comments or suggestions, especially while watching others do something.

    ruДавать непрошенные советы

    • He kept kibitzing while I was trying to fix the engine.
    • Stop kibitzing and let me concentrate on my work.
    • The old man was kibitzing about the chess game from the sidelines.

    Synonymsbutt inhorn ininterfereintrudemeddlepry

Forms
  • kibitzed past participle
  • kibitzed past simple
  • kibitzing present participle
  • kibitzes third person singular