gird

³gird

noun

Definition of GIRD

: a sarcastic remark

Examples of GIRD

1. <in her farewell speech, the departing governor got in some retaliatory girds at the media>

First Known Use of GIRD

1566

Related to GIRD

Synonyms: affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, insult, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Related Words: catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, torture

Near Antonyms: accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery

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