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词汇 gibe
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Definition of gibe in English:

gibe

verb & noun dʒʌɪb
  • variant spelling of jibe

Definition of gibe in US English:

gibe

(also jibe)
noundʒaɪbjīb
  • An insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

    a gibe at his old rivals
    Synonyms
    snide remark, cutting remark, taunt, sneer, jeer, insult, barb
verbdʒaɪbjīb
[no object]
  • Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer.

    some cynics in the media might gibe
    Synonyms
    jeer, taunt, mock, scoff, sneer

Origin

Mid 16th century (as a verb): perhaps from Old French giber ‘handle roughly’ (in modern dialect ‘kick’); compare with jib.

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