different between meddler vs kibitzer

English

Etymology

From Middle English medlere, medelere, equivalent to meddle +? -er.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?m?dl?(?)/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?m?dl?/, /?m?dl??/

Noun

meddler (plural meddlers)

1. One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.
   • 1868, Horatio Alger, Struggling Upward

     “Yes, Mr. Coleman, I have,” answered Luke steadily. “I thought it my duty to inform this man of your character. I have advised him to put his money into a savings-bank.”

     “Curse you for an impertinent meddler!” said Coleman wrathfully. “I’ll get even with you for this!”

     “You can do as you please,” said Luke calmly.

   • 1934, H. P. Lovecraft, Through the Gates of the Silver Key, chapter 8

     “Stop!” The hoarse, oddly alien voice of the Swami held a tone beyond all mere earthly fright “I told you there was another form of proof which I could give if necessary, and I warned you not to provoke me to it. This red-faced old meddler is right; I’m not really an East Indian. This face is a mask, and what it covers is not human.”

Synonyms

• busybody
• kibitzer
• marplot
• nosey parker

Translations

See also

• gatecrasher, interloper, peeping tom, persona non grata, encroacher, backseat driver, intruder, buttinsky

English

Alternative forms

• kibbitzer

Etymology

kibitz +? -er

Noun

kibitzer (plural kibitzers)

1. A person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes.

   Did I ask you what you thought about my cards, you kibitzer?

   • 1971, John Updike, New York Times review on 'Rabbit Redux', 05/11/71, [1],

     Neither good nor evil exactly, he is the ultimate catalyst or kibitzer, a blue-note howl of pain and laughter such as Charlie Parker might have blown.

Synonyms

• meddler
• busybody
• marplot
• nosey parker

Translations

See also

• gatecrasher, interloper, peeping tom, persona non grata, encroacher, backseat driver, buttinsky