Gibing: meaning, definitions and examples
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gibing
[ หษกaษชbษชล ]
mocking, teasing
Gibing refers to the act of making insulting or mocking remarks towards someone. It is often done in a sarcastic or humorous manner, but can also be intended to hurt or belittle the recipient.
Synonyms
mocking, ridiculing, sneering, taunting.
Examples of usage
- He couldn't help gibing his friend for tripping over nothing.
- The audience started gibing after the comedian's last joke.
- She was tired of the constant gibing from her coworkers.
- His gibing comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "gibing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น provocaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคนเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Verspottung
๐ฎ๐ฉ ejekan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะผััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kpin
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท moquer
๐ช๐ธ burla
๐น๐ท alay etme
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋กฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฎุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ posmฤch
๐ธ๐ฐ posmech
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ posmeh
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ burla
Etymology
The term 'gibe' comes from the Middle English word 'giben', meaning to taunt or mock. Originating from the Old French 'giber', which means to throw or cast, it has evolved to reflect playful but derisive behavior. The modern usage of 'gibing' highlights a social interaction that can range from playful banter to outright mockery. It has gained popularity in the context of competitive sports, online gaming, and social interactions, where teasing often becomes a part of the culture. The evolution of the word signifies the broader human inclination toward humor, rivalry, and the complex dynamics of social relationships.