Three little words
Jul. 26th, 2003 10:32 pmkibosh
noun, of unknown origin, pronounced “KYE-bosh”
Something that serves as a check or stop (as in “put the kibosh on that”).
kibbutz
noun, from Hebrew, pronounced “kee-BOOTZ”
An Israeli communal farm or settlement.
kibitz (also kibbitz)
verb, from Yiddish, pronounced “KIH-bihtz”
To watch and offer unwanted advice or comment upon an activity, especially a card game.
noun, of unknown origin, pronounced “KYE-bosh”
Something that serves as a check or stop (as in “put the kibosh on that”).
kibbutz
noun, from Hebrew, pronounced “kee-BOOTZ”
An Israeli communal farm or settlement.
kibitz (also kibbitz)
verb, from Yiddish, pronounced “KIH-bihtz”
To watch and offer unwanted advice or comment upon an activity, especially a card game.