gibe
1or jibe
to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
to taunt; deride.
a taunting or sarcastic remark.
Origin of gibe
1Other words for gibe
Other words from gibe
- giber, noun
- gib·ing·ly, adverb
Other definitions for gibe (2 of 2)
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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 EnglandYou cant catch Laura with your stale jokes, Bobby, she gibed.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonTo-night somehow the cipher mocked and gibed and goaded him to frenzy.
Diane of the Green Van | Leona DalrympleThat 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) BlackmoreBut 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)
jibe
/ (dʒaɪb) /
to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt
a derisive or provoking remark
Origin of gibe
1Derived forms of gibe
- giber or jiber, noun
- gibingly or jibingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for gibe (2 of 2)
/ (dʒaɪb) /
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