gibe
1or jibe
[ jahyb ]
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.
Origin of gibe
1First 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 ]
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How to use gibe in a sentence
Liars again and mocking gibers in the coffee-houses and resorts of London.
Charles Lamb | Walter Jerrold
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
Origin of gibe
1C16: 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) /
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