Gibe: meaning, definitions and examples

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gibe

 

[ dส’aษชb ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mocking remark

To gibe means to make mocking or insulting remarks; to taunt or sneer at someone in a scornful way. This action often conveys contempt or derision. Gibes can be verbal barbs used in playful banter or serious disputes. The term is frequently used in contexts where one person seeks to belittle another.

Synonyms

jeer, sneer, taunt

Examples of usage

  • He could not help but gibe at his opponent's poor performance.
  • She gibed at his fashion sense during the review.
  • The comedian's routine was filled with gibes about current events.
Context #2 | Noun

mocking remark

A gibe refers to a mocking or insulting remark that is meant to poke fun at someone. It often serves as a way to ridicule or express contempt towards another person. Gibes can be part of witty banter among friends or a tool for humiliation in more serious situations.

Synonyms

jibe, sneer, taunt

Examples of usage

  • His gibe stung more than he anticipated.
  • She had a collection of gibes ready for every occasion.
  • The politician faced gibes from his rivals during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "gibe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hohn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kpiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ–ใ‘ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moquerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmehovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burla

Etymology

The word 'gibe' comes from the Middle English word 'gibe', which means to taunt or mock, derived from the Old French 'giber', meaning to throw or to jest. The roots can be traced back further to the Latin word 'jocus', meaning a 'joke' or 'jest'. Over time, the term evolved to specifically convey the act of making derisive remarks. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, reflecting the social dynamics of banter and mockery prevalent in both literary and colloquial contexts. The usage of this word has fluctuated, but it remains relevant in contemporary language, particularly in discussions of satire and humor.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,598 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.