Kibitzer

A kibitzer is a term originating from Yiddish, kibitzer (כּיביצער), which refers to someone who offers unsolicited advice or commentary, often in a casual or informal setting. The term is commonly used in the context of chess and other games, where a kibitzer is an onlooker who offers advice or analysis to players. In German, the term is Kibitzer, while in French, it is kibitzer or sometimes commentateur. The role of a kibitzer can be both beneficial and distracting, as their input may provide valuable insights or, conversely, disrupt the concentration of the players. The term has also been adopted in broader contexts to describe anyone who offers opinions or commentary on matters they are not directly involved in.