Meaning & use
Kibitzers
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People who offer unsolicited advice or commentary, especially to those engaged in a game or task, without actively participating themselves.
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A crowd of kibitzers gathered around the chess match, whispering suggestions to the players.
The poker table always attracted a few kibitzers offering opinions from the sidelines.
A note on using this word
"Kibitzer" comes from Yiddish, ultimately linked to a German word for a lapwing bird known for its noisy chattering.
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