# back-seat gamer

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A person who excessively commentates on the in-game decisions and actions of someone playing a video game, whilst not playing the game.

## Etymology
Formed by analogy with back-seat driver.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/back-seat-gamer