variants
also kibbitz
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate
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Recent Examples of kibitz
The design delivered density on a human scale, seeded the site with internal courtyards that provided space for kibitzing sessions or pickup soccer games, and left room for a sprinkling of stores that kept the streets from getting too quiet.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 Dec. 2025
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibitz
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Serena’s name was on everyone’s lips, with fans chatting about the American’s chances and journalists jostling for position to get their hands on a reserved media seat.
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Craig joined us to chat about his new show, his love for America, and his experience with becoming an American citizen.
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Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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Many decades worth of politicians have sipped Cafecito at the famous coffee counter window, La Ventanita, meeting there to converse with Miami’s Hispanic community.
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Property management teams are encouraged to converse with residents to gain their off-the-cuff thoughts about the value of different amenities, Khouri says.
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“Kibitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitz. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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