KIBITZER


Meaning of KIBITZER in English

/kib"it seuhr/ , n. Informal.

1. a spectator at a card game who looks at the players' cards over their shoulders, esp. one who gives unsolicited advice.

2. a giver of uninvited or unwanted advice.

3. a person who jokes, chitchats, or makes wisecracks, esp. while others are trying to work or to discuss something seriously.

[ 1925-30; 1 ]

Syn. 2. meddler, busybody, snoop.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .