Definitions for kibitz

kibitz kib·itz

Spelling: [kib-its]
IPA: /ˈkɪb ɪts/

Kibitz is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 32 anagrams from letters in kibitz (biiktz).

Definitions for kibitz

verb (used with object)

  1. to offer advice or criticism to as a kibitzer:

verb (used without object)

  1. to act as a kibitzer.

Origin of kibitz

1925-30, Americanism; Yiddish kibetsn, equivalent to German kiebitzen to look on at cards, derivative of Kiebitz busybody, literally, lapwing, plover

Examples for kibitz

He waved a greeting to the desk sergeant and went over to kibitz the card game.

But as those early weeks passed, the opportunity to kibitz never presented itself.

Word Value for kibitz
Scrable

21

Words with friends

22

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