Kibbitz is a Yiddish word that means to offer unsolicited advice or to chatter in a social setting. Synonyms for kibbitz include to gossip, chat, banter, or jabber. Other synonyms include to tease, rib, josh, or gadfly. To interfere, meddle, intrude, or butt in are more pointed terms that denote negative aspects of kibbitzing. To converse, exchange, or converse amicably may imply a less intrusive interaction. Kibbitzing is often used when describing the casual banter or light-hearted conversations that take place in social settings, although it can take on more negative connotations when someone intrudes into a conversation or offers unwelcome advice.