What does kibitzing mean in Yiddish?

What does kibitzing mean in Yiddish?

Kibitzer is a Yiddish term for a spectator, usually one who offers (often unwanted) advice or commentary. In card games, a kibitzer simply refers to a spectator watching a player’s hand; kibitzers are expected to remain silent and not impact the game.

Where does the word Kibitzing come from?

From German Kiebitz, an annoying onlooker at a card game (actually a certain bird that typically takes over the nests of other kinds of birds). The Yiddish meaning apparently comes from the fact that onlookers at a game often amuse themselves at the players’ expense.

What is the Jewish word for crazy?

Meshugener
Something crazy or unnecessary. If you want to describe a crazy person in Yiddish you would call them “Meshugener’. The adjective is ‘Meshugge’. The Yiddish word ‘Mishpuche’ stems from the Hebrew “Mishpacha” and means family.

What is a Nokhshleper?

A. A nuchshlepper (nokhshlepper in Standard Yiddish) is a person who tags along where it’s clear that he isn’t wanted; he’s either too stupid or too desperate to take a hint. The verb nokhshlepn means “to drag after”; a nokhshleper is a follower whom you have no desire to lead.

Is klutz a Yiddish?

You might say, “Don’t let my brother move your TV — he’s such a klutz!” Klutz is the Americanized version of the Yiddish klots, which means “block or lump,” and also “clumsy person or blockhead.” A related word in German is klotz, “boor, clod, or wooden block.”

What’s a Schmegegge?

Definitions of schmegegge. (Yiddish) baloney; hot air; nonsense. synonyms: shmegegge. type of: bunk, hokum, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality. a message that seems to convey no meaning.

What does Mishegas mean in Yiddish?

craziness
Mishegas. Sometimes spelled meshugas or mishegoss, this Yiddish word is synonymous with insanity, silliness, and craziness. As a parent, you can use this word to refer to your kids’ antics, saying something like, “You all need to stop this mishegas!”