Jibe

/dʒaɪb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A taunting or sarcastic remark.

She couldn't help but respond to his jibe with her own witty comeback.

An instance of agreement or consistency.

There was a surprising jibe among the two reports, pointing to the accuracy of the findings.

verb

To make a mocking or insulting remark.

His jibe at her new hairstyle made her feel self-conscious.

To agree or conform.

Their stories finally jibe after all the confusion.

Early 20th century, possibly from the phrase 'to jibe at'.

jibe with

To be in agreement or harmony with.

jibe at

To make a contemptuous remark or poke fun at.

gibe

A remark that mocks or ridicules.

jibing

The act of making derisive remarks.

To jibe someone

He likes to jibe his friends playfully.

Catch a jibe

Don't catch a jibe if they start teasing you.