Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
Definitions of giber word
- verb without object giber to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer. 1
- verb with object giber to taunt; deride. 1
- noun giber a taunting or sarcastic remark. 1
- noun giber One who utters gibes. 1
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Origin of giber
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Giber
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
giber 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.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.