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On the latest episode of the Slate podcast Lexicon Valley, I take a look at a classic Yiddishism: kibitz, which can mean "make unwanted comments (as a spectator at a card game)," or something more general like "chitchat." While it's a word with a rich history, its origins are ultimately mysterious.
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9 Ιουλ 2024 · : one who looks on and often offers unwanted advice or comment. About the Word: Kibitzer, which can also be spelled kibbitzer, may also be used in a broad sense, with the meaning "one who offers opinions." The word came to English from the Yiddish kibitser, which itself comes from the German word kiebitzen, meaning "to look on (at cards)." Example:
Klutz (rhymes with “what’s”) is Yiddish for “piece of wood,” and refers to a person who is clumsy. Beyond lack of physical dexterity, it can also refer to a fool.
KLUTZ definition: 1. a silly and clumsy person (= one who moves awkwardly and often has accidents) 2. a silly and…. Learn more.
3 Οκτ 2009 · A "klutz" tends to be more physically clumsy, a "yutz" more socially clumsy. A friend of mine named one of his businesses "Yutz & Heimer's LLC"; I guess that makes him a wisenheimer. Some words that you might not know are Yiddish: dreck, glitch, maven, mishmash, spiel.
26 Απρ 2015 · Kibitz is a handy word that means to watch someone do something (normally a game, often cards) and offer unwelcome advice. It can also simply mean to chat or joke around. The word entered English almost a century ago via multiple languages, thieves’ cant, and ornithological onomatopoeia.
