gibe

1

or jibe

[ jahyb ]
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verb (used without object),gibed, gib·ing.
  1. to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.

verb (used with object),gibed, gib·ing.
  1. to taunt; deride.

noun
  1. a taunting or sarcastic remark.

Origin of gibe

1
First recorded before 1560–70; perhaps from Middle French giber “to handle roughly, shake,” derivative of gibe “staff, billhook”

Other words for gibe

Other words from gibe

  • giber, noun
  • gib·ing·ly, adverb

Other definitions for gibe (2 of 2)

gibe2
[ jahyb ]

verb (used with or without object), noungibed, gib·ing,

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How to use gibe in a sentence

  • Even Reuben Ranzo, the tailor, he gibed, could give you points on navigation!

    Cursed | George Allan England
  • You cant catch Laura with your stale jokes, Bobby, she gibed.

  • To-night somehow the cipher mocked and gibed and goaded him to frenzy.

    Diane of the Green Van | Leona Dalrymple
  • That heavy gate, standing stiffly on its heels, groaned obstreperously, and gibed at the unripe passion of this little maid.

    Cripps, the Carrier | R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
  • But the worst Things that crowded up and scoffed and gibed were not Things that had to do with enemies.

    The Very Small Person | Annie Hamilton Donnell

British Dictionary definitions for gibe (1 of 2)

gibe1

jibe

/ (dʒaɪb) /


verb
  1. to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt

noun
  1. a derisive or provoking remark

Origin of gibe

1
C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin

Derived forms of gibe

  • giber or jiber, noun
  • gibingly or jibingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for gibe (2 of 2)

gibe2

/ (dʒaɪb) /


verb, nounnautical
  1. a variant spelling of gybe

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