gibe
1
[jahyb]
/dʒaɪb/
verb (used without object)
,
gibed,
gibing.
1.
to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
verb (used with object)
,
gibed,
gibing.
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
Related forms
giber,
noun
gibingly,
adverb
Synonyms
1.
mock, sneer, gird.
2.
ridicule, twit, fleer.
3.
sneer, scoff, jeer.
gibe
2
[jahyb]
/dʒaɪb/
verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
,
gibed,
gibing,
noun
1.
jibe
1
.
British Dictionary definitions for
gibe
gibe
1
/
dʒaɪb
/
verb
1.
to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt
noun
2.
a derisive or provoking remark
Derived Forms
giber,
jiber,
noun
gibingly,
jibingly,
adverb
Word Origin
C16: perhaps from Old French
giber
to treat roughly, of uncertain origin
gibe
2
/
dʒaɪb
/
verb, noun
(
nautical
)
1.
a variant spelling of
gybe
Word Origin and History for
gibe
v.
alternative spelling of
jibe
.