Gibe is almost always used to refer to taunts, or to the act of taunting. Jibe may be also used to mean “to taunt,” but it is the only one of the three that should be used to mean “is in accord with” (as in “That doesn’t jibe with what I thought”).

The meaning of GIBE is to utter taunting words. How to use gibe in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Gibe.

Some common synonyms of gibe are fleer, flout, jeer, scoff, and sneer. While all these words mean "to show one's contempt in derision or mockery," gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision.

GIBE definition: 1. another spelling of jibe 2. another spelling of jibe 3. an insulting remark intended to make…. Learn more.

A gibe is an insulting comment. To gibe is to insult. Gibe can be a noun or a verb, but it’s usually a noun meaning an insult, a dis, something to be hurled at enemies, bad drivers, or ex-boyfriends. Gibe is sometimes spelled jibe, but that word has a different meaning and is usually a verb.

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3 meanings: 1. to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt 2. a derisive or provoking remark nautical → a variant spelling.... Click for more definitions.

A gibe is a pointy comment, an insult, a verbal thump on the forehead. Despite being taunted, gibe hasn't changed in years — since the 1500s it's been a verb meaning, "to make a remark that is taunting or sarcastic."

Gibe definition: To make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.

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