kibitzer

Definition

A person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes.

Etymology

From kibitz + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Did I ask you what you thought about my cards, you kibitzer?"
• ""Don't be a kibitzer!" Grampa snapped. "When I need help, I'll ask for it. No dad-blamed machine is gonna outthink Grampa!" He snorted indignantly."
• "Neither good nor evil exactly, he is the ultimate catalyst or kibitzer, a blue-note howl of pain and laughter such as Charlie Parker might have blown."

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