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noun

variants also kibbitzing
as in teaching

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kibitzing

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verb

variants also kibbitzing
present participle of kibitz
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate

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Recent Examples of kibitzing
Noun
The genre at large, especially in its broadcast form, failed pretty spectacularly to make its three-ring circus of topical comedy, celebrity kibitzing, and live music thrive under ringmasters who weren’t white, male, middle-aged avatars of our societal default. — Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026 What follows is a small selection, with some kibitzing by me. — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The design delivered density on a human scale, seeded the site with internal courtyards that provided space for kibitzing sessions or pickup soccer games, and left room for a sprinkling of stores that kept the streets from getting too quiet. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibitzing
  1. teaching
  2. chatting
  3. coaching
  4. talking
  5. interference
  6. conversing
  7. mentoring
  8. assistance
Noun
  • During a board meeting last week, Rhonda McDonough, the district’s chief academic officer of teaching and learning, said these numbers are targets, and acknowledged the importance of technology in schools.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Reading gains remain minimal even though effective teaching of foundational skills could turn results around quickly, that is my professional passion.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • While chatting with Extra about the new season of their game show Beat Shazam, the actor’s older daughter Corinne, 32, shared her feelings about her dad, 58, and his baby on the way.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Messick even breaks a tacit rule by chatting with reporters on his start days.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatting
Noun
  • Coop DeRenne is a pioneer in baseball training who worked with Tom House and has written several books on hitting and coaching.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Since arriving in Lawrence, his athleticism and physicality have quickly stood out to the Jayhawks’ coaching staff.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaching
Verb
  • The term first went viral thanks to a resurfaced clip of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid talking to her then-teenage, now-supermodel daughter, Gigi Hadid.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
    — Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of talking
Noun
  • Trailing 3-1, the Royals loaded the bases with one out in the ninth on a catcher's interference call, a single and a walk.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There were five false starts, four offensive holding calls and one each for ineligible player downfield, defensive holding and offensive pass interference.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of interference
Verb
  • But there’s something else Sirianni realized in conversing with the chatbot.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The series will feature Questlove and three guests playing a variety of games from Uno to Jenga to original Questlove creations, all while conversing about their lives and careers.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of conversing
Noun
  • Collaboration, mentoring and organizational culture can benefit from in-person interaction.
    — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, despite having been paired together for years, very little mentoring has occurred.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentoring
Noun
  • Over the last four years, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, with the assistance of police and the FBI, has leveraged several types of technology trying to crack the cold case.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Residents with storm damage are being asked to call 311 to request cleanup assistance and help officials document the extent of the damage.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistance

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