kibitz- root words — words with the kibitz- root

The root kibitz- comes from German kiebitz, meaning lapwing (meddler). 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including kibitz, kibitzer, kibitzing. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kibitz- root

Explore words with kibitz- — words containing the kibitz- root and sharing its sense of "lapwing (meddler)". Examples include kibitz, kibitzer, kibitzing. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kibitz- mean?

The kibitz- root means lapwing (meddler), from German kiebitz. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.