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Word: Jibe
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (as a verb): perhaps from Old French giber ‘handle roughly’ (in modern dialect ‘kick’); compare with jib
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒʌɪb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt
Short Definition:insulting or mocking remark
Examples:- a jibe at his old rivals
Variant Forms:
- gibe
Word: Jibe
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒʌɪb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer
Short Definition:make insulting or mocking remarks
Examples:- some cynics in the media might jibe
Variant Forms:
- gibe
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