variants
also kibbitzes
as in converses
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate
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Brie Larson chats about her new cookbook with Courtney McBroom Party People at Better Homes & Garden's Red Plaid Café in New York City.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025 -
One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cory Doctorow talks to Amy Goodman about Enshittification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism, talks directly to the camera about inner peace and happiness.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Breyer sings or raps online every day.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Kibitzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzes. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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