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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
- /dʒaɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
Definitions of gibe word
- verb without object gibe to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom. 1
- verb without object gibe to alter course so that a fore-and-aft sail shifts in this manner. 1
- verb with object gibe to cause to jibe. 1
- noun gibe the act of jibing. 1
- noun gibe Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer. 1
- verb gibe to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt 0
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Origin of gibe
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; perhaps < Middle French giber to handle roughly, shake, derivative of gibe staff, billhook
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Parts of speech for Gibe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gibe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gibe
noun gibe
- sarcasm — harsh or bitter derision or irony.
- swipe — a strong, sweeping blow, as with a cricket bat or golf club.
- jab — a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
- dump — to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
- mockery — ridicule, contempt, or derision.
verb gibe
- scoff — to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.
- flout — to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mock: to flout the rules of propriety.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- deride — If you deride someone or something, you say that they are stupid or have no value.
- scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
Antonyms for gibe
noun gibe
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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