Jibe: meaning, definitions and examples

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jibe

 

[ dส’aษชb ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to agree

To jibe means to be in accord or to agree with something. It is often used in contexts where opinions or actions are aligned, suggesting approval or consensus.

Synonyms

agree, concur, harmonize

Examples of usage

  • His remarks jibe with the latest research findings.
  • Their strategies jibe well with our goals.
  • The team's opinions jibe closely with mine.
Context #2 | Noun

mocking remark

A jibe is a mocking or taunting remark. It can be used in a playful context or as a form of criticism, aimed at highlighting flaws or shortcomings in a person or idea.

Synonyms

mock, sneer, taunt

Examples of usage

  • She made a jibe about his poor choice of outfit.
  • His jibe caught everyone by surprise.
  • They exchanged jibes during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "jibe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น troรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spรถtteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะถะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kpiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎ่‚‰ใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burlarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmรญvat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmievaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmehovati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gagnrรฝna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา› ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarafat etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burlarse

Etymology

The word 'jibe' has an interesting etymology, tracing back to the 16th century. Originally spelled 'gibe', it comes from the Middle English term 'giben', meaning to taunt or jeer. This earlier form is derived from the Old French 'giber', which means to mock. The sailing context of the word, referring to the maneuver of shifting one sail across the stern of a ship, began to emerge in the late 19th century, neatly linking the concept of agreement and alignment in both language and action. Today, 'jibe' is frequently used in casual conversation to denote agreement or alignment while also retaining its use to refer to a mock or jeering comment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,818 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.