gibe

verb
UK: /dʒaɪb/
US: /dʒaɪb/

  1. To make an insulting remark; to mock or tease.

    1. Don't gibe at her; it's not nice to make fun of people.
    2. His rivals constantly gibe him about his humble beginnings.

Synonyms

mock taunt jeer sneer insult scoff
gibe noun

  1. A mocking or sarcastic remark.

    1. She ignored his gibe and continued her speech calmly.
    2. The politician's speech was full of gibe aimed at his opponents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gibe" is /dʒaɪb/ in British English and /dʒaɪb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gibe": mock, taunt, jeer, sneer, insult, scoff.

Example usage of "gibe": "Don't gibe at her; it's not nice to make fun of people.". More examples on the page.