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gibe

1
or jibe

[ jahyb ]

verb (used without object)

, gibed, gib·ing.
  1. to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.

    Synonyms: gird, sneer, mock



verb (used with object)

, gibed, gib·ing.
  1. to taunt; deride.

    Synonyms: fleer, twit, ridicule

noun

  1. a taunting or sarcastic remark.

    Synonyms: jeer, scoff, sneer

gibe

2

[ jahyb ]

verb (used with or without object)

, gibed, gib·ing,

gibe

1

/ dʒaɪb /

verb

  1. a variant spelling of gybe
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gibe

2

/ dʒaɪb /

verb

  1. to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a derisive or provoking remark
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈgibingly, adverb
  • ˈgiber, noun
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Other Words From

  • giber noun
  • gibing·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gibe1

First recorded before 1560–70; perhaps from Middle French giber “to handle roughly, shake,” derivative of gibe “staff, billhook”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gibe1

C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

Since then, the actor and comedian has drawn audiences with her gibes at patriarchy and customs rooted in gender stereotypes and body-shaming.

From Ozy

Be content, then, nor gibe at thy betters of "the Duke of B——'s establishment— that's all."

Then he looked down the long table at Odin and could not resist one gibe.

Foolish people are fond of quoting a foolish gibe: "Be good, and you may be happy; but you will not have a good time."

Her will revived public interest in the forgotten beauty of the past generation, and afforded many a gibe at her expense.

Baudichon breathed quickly, partly with the haste he had made across the road, partly in irritation at the gibe.

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