gibe
1or 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.
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Origin of gibe
1First 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, adverbOther definitions for gibe (2 of 2)
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How to use gibe in a sentence
No, you witty giber, my fabulous heritage has not taken wings!
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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, adverbWord Origin for gibe
C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for gibe (2 of 2)
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