verb (used without object)
1.
to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
verb (used with object)
2.
to taunt; deride.
noun
3.
a taunting or sarcastic remark.
Also, jibe.
Origin:
1560–70; perhaps < Middle French giber to handle roughly, shake, derivative of gibe staff, billhook
1560–70; perhaps < Middle French giber to handle roughly, shake, derivative of gibe staff, billhook
Related forms
gib·er, noun
gib·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. mock, sneer, gird. 2. ridicule, twit, fleer. 3. sneer, scoff, jeer.
1. mock, sneer, gird. 2. ridicule, twit, fleer. 3. sneer, scoff, jeer.
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gibe or jibe1 (dʒaɪb) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt |
| —n | |
| 2. | a derisive or provoking remark |
| [C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin] | |
| jibe or jibe1 | |
| —vb | |
| —n | |
| [C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin] | |
| 'giber or jibe1 | |
| —n | |
| 'jiber or jibe1 | |
| —n | |
| 'gibingly or jibe1 | |
| —adv | |
| 'jibingly or jibe1 | |
| —adv | |
| gibe2 (dʒaɪb) | |
| —vb, —n | |
| a variant spelling of gybe | |
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