gibe | SAT Word of the Day
I'm sure shoppers trade gibes during the busy hours, especially if the parking lot is full.
ℹ️ Part of speech of gibe
gibe is both a NOUN (count noun) and a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of gibe
gibe is pronounced /dʒaɪb/ or jybe.
📚️ Definition of gibe
As a noun: A taunting, sarcastic, or mocking remark. Example: a cruel gibe about her appearance.
As a verb: To make taunting, sarcastic, or mocking remarks. Example: gibing at his shortcomings.
Note: Try not to confuse gibe with jibe, which means to be in agreement (as in, That doesn't jibe with what I heard.). This is actually a hard one to remember since they're pronounced the same.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of gibe in usage:
Despite our friendly rivalry, his gibes about my cooking skills were starting to annoy me!
The comedian's routine consisted mainly of gibes at politicians and celebrities, so nothing groundbreaking.
At the debate, the candidate ignored the opponent's gibes and stuck to discussing policy issues.