jibe
1 Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with or without object)
verb (used without object)
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to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom.
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to alter course so that a fore-and-aft sail shifts in this manner.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
verb
verb
Other Word Forms
- jiber noun
- jibingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of jibe1
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; origin uncertain
Origin of jibe3
First recorded in 1685–95; variant of gybe, from Dutch gijben, more commonly gijpen
Example Sentences
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Djokovic is not afraid to go toe to toe with hostile fans, using their jibes to fuel his relentless quest for glory and showing the depth of his competitiveness.
From Barron's
It was French President Emmanuel Macron who was singled out for the most jibes.
From BBC
At best, participants in these spectacles fielded snarky jibes about outdated fashion and unsightly grooming; at worst, they were vulnerable to manipulation and torment from the experts tasked with overseeing their transformations.
From Salon
Yet Edward’s recollection is vague and doesn’t jibe with the observations of his doctor and the local constable.
The jibes are unlikely to unsettle someone as thick-skinned as Stokes, and England will know the press can quickly turn on the home side if England get on top.
From BBC
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