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kibitz

/ˈkɪbɪts/ /ˈkɪbɪts/
verb Regular verbkibitz kibitzed
  1. 1 laf atmak
  2. 2 yorum yapmak, karışmak

Definition (English)

  1. To offer unwanted or unsolicited advice or comments.
  2. To chat idly or make small talk.

Example Sentences

  1. Stop kibitzing and let him play.
    Laf atmayı bırak ve oynamasına izin ver.
  2. He likes to kibitz about sports.
    Spor hakkında yorum yapmayı sever.

Verb Forms Regular

Base kibitz
/ˈkɪbɪts/
Past kibitzed
/ˈkɪbɪtst/
Participle kibitzed
/ˈkɪbɪtst/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edkibitz → kibitzed

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil sert (ötümsüz) bir ünsüzle, /s/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /t/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. kibitzed /ˈkɪbɪtst/

Synonyms

interfereinterruptmeddlebutt incommentchime in

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookneglectavoiddisregard

Collocations

kibitz during gamekibitz on conversationkibitz with advicekibitz constantlykibitz players

Related Words

adviceconversationdiscussioninterruptionsocial behavior