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gibe
verb \ˈjīb\
gibed or jibedgib·ing or jib·ing
Definition of GIBE
intransitive verb
: to utter taunting words
transitive verb
: to deride or tease with taunting words
— gibe or jibe noun
— gib·er or jib·er noun
See gibe defined for kids Variants of GIBE
gibe or jibe \ˈjīb\
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Origin of GIBE
perhaps from Middle French giber to shake, handle roughly
First Known Use: 1567
Related to GIBE
- Synonyms
- deride, ridicule (or jibe), jeer, laugh (at), mock, scout, shoot down, skewer
Synonym Discussion of GIBE
scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision <scoffed at their concerns>. jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision <the crowd jeered at the prisoners>. gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision <hooted and gibed at the umpire>. fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively <the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity>. sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice <sneered at anything romantic>. flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed <flouted the conventions of polite society>.
GIBE Defined for Kids
1gibe
verb \ˈjīb\
gibed or jibedgib·ing or jib·ing
Definition of GIBE for Kids
: to speak or tease with words that are insulting or scornful : jeer <They gibed the boy about his tattered clothes.>
Variants of GIBE
gibe or jibe \ˈjīb\
2gibe
noun
Definition of GIBE for Kids
: an insulting or scornful remark : jeer <He tried to ignore their hurtful gibes.>
Variants of GIBE
gibe or jibe
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