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Definition of Gibe
1. Verb. Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
Specialized synonyms: Consist, Look, Answer, Coincide, Align, Correlate, Parallel, Duplicate, Parallel, Twin, Square, Bear Out, Corroborate, Support, Underpin, Resemble, Conform To, Fit, Meet, Homologize, Befit, Beseem, Suit, Accord, Agree, Concord, Consort, Fit In, Harmonise, Harmonize, Pattern, Adhere, Rhyme, Rime
Related verbs: Check, Check Out, Accord, Agree, Concord, Consort, Fit In, Harmonise, Harmonize
Generic synonyms: Be, Equal
Derivative terms: Agreeable, Agreement, Correspondence, Correspondent, Match
Antonyms: Disagree
2. Noun. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. "She takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark
Specialized synonyms: Cheap Shot
3. Verb. Laugh at with contempt and derision. "The crowd jeered at the speaker"
Generic synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit
Derivative terms: Flouter, Jeer, Jeerer, Jeering, Scoff, Scoffer, Scoffing
Definition of Gibe
1. v. i. To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff.
2. v. i. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride; to scoff at; to mock.
3. n. An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.
Definition of Gibe
1. Proper noun. (abbreviation of Gibraltarian English) ¹
2. Noun. A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer or taunt. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To perform a jibe (2, 3). ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To agree. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To cause to execute a gibe (2, 3). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gibe
1. to jeer [v GIBED, GIBING, GIBES] : GIBINGLY [adv] - See also: jeer
Medical Definition of Gibe
1. To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff. "Fleer and gibe, and laugh and flout." (Swift) Origin: Cf. Prov. F. Giber, equiv. To F. Jouer to play, Icel. Geipa to talk nonsense, E. Jabber. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gibe
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