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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
- /dʒaɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
Definitions of jibing word
- verb without object jibing to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer. 1
- verb with object jibing to taunt; deride. 1
- noun jibing a taunting or sarcastic remark. 1
- noun jibing Present participle of jibe. 1
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Origin of jibing
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; variant of gybe < Dutch gijben, more commonly gijpen
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Parts of speech for Jibing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jibing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
jibing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jibing
adjective jibing
- ironic — using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- approximative — (of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- on the order of — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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