kibitzed

verb

variants also kibbitzed
past tense of kibitz
as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate

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  1. chatted
  2. talked
  3. conversed
Verb
  • As Macron greeted crowds on the Champs-Elysees, spectators chatted with him about France’s chances of victory.
    — Eva van Dam, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • In these ornate halls, while those with more serious ailments might soak in mineral baths or endure being wrapped in a wet sheet for the sake of their health, others played cards, chatted with friends, and attended concerts.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of chatted
Verb
  • The challenge wasn’t simply learning how a powerful man walked and talked.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Rubio said that smaller Chinese brands he’s talked with haven’t been open to adopting similar return policies.
    — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of talked
Verb
  • But the writers have conversed with one another and have been living in this world for so long.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • As the players conversed and enjoyed their afternoon off, a curious Andrés, then 18 years old, peered through the kitchen window, too shy to join the conversation.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of conversed
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