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Definitions for Gibe

[1] to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
[2] to taunt; deride.
[3] a taunting or sarcastic remark.
[4] jibe1.
[5] to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom.
[6] to alter course so that a fore-and-aft sail shifts in this manner.
[7] to cause to jibe.
[8] the act of jibing.
[9] to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt
[10] a derisive or provoking remark
[11] a variant spelling of gybe
[12] nautical variants of gybe
[13] a variant spelling of gibe 1
[14] (intr) informal to agree; accord; harmonize

Words related to Gibe

sarcasm, swipe, jab, dump, mockery, scoffing, taunt, jeer, dig, put-down, derision, slam, joke, sneer, comeback, scoff, flout, disrespect, deride, scorn

Words nearby Gibe

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Origin of Gibe

jibe11685–95; variant of gybe < Dutch gijben, more commonly gijpen

Words that may be confused with Gibe

gibe, gybe, jib, jibe, jive

Other words from Gibe

gib·er , noun
gib·ing·ly , adverb

Word origin for Gibe

jibeC19: of unknown origin

Synonyms for Gibe

jab, sarcasm, swipe, comeback, derision, dig, dump, jeer, joke, mockery, put-down, scoffing, slam, sneer, taunt, cutting remark, parting shot, rank-out