gibe

or jibe

[ jahyb ]

/ dʒaɪb /

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verb (used without object), gibed, gib·ing.

to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.

verb (used with object), gibed, gib·ing.

to taunt; deride.

noun

a taunting or sarcastic remark.

OTHER WORDS FOR gibe

1 mock, sneer, gird.

2 ridicule, twit, fleer.

3 sneer, scoff, jeer.

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Origin of gibe

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

OTHER WORDS FROM gibe

giber, noungib·ing·ly, adverb

Other definitions for gibe (2 of 2)

gibe²

[ jahyb ]

/ dʒaɪb /

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

jibe³.

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How to use gibe in a sentence

No, you witty giber, my fabulous heritage has not taken wings!
French and Oriental Love in a Harem|Mario Uchard

British Dictionary definitions for gibe (1 of 2)

gibe¹

jibe

/ (dʒaɪb) /

verb

to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt

noun

a derisive or provoking remark

Derived forms of gibe

giber or jiber, noungibingly or jibingly, adverb

Word Origin for gibe

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

British Dictionary definitions for gibe (2 of 2)