variants
or jibe
as in to mock
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play
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as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character
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variants
or jibe
as in sneer
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Recent Examples of gibe
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The gibe blew Quayle off the debate stage; then, just a few weeks later, Republicans won the White House in a landslide.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Thompson was dressed less formally, and gibed at Weinberger about his attire.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Dec. 2023
Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That would jibe with the New York Rangers’ account.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In an apparent jibe about Mangione's arrest, social media users shared what looked like a post from McDonald's rival Burger King, suggesting the latter restaurant chain would not have informed the police.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The gibe blew Quayle off the debate stage; then, just a few weeks later, Republicans won the White House in a landslide.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Joe Biden's Farewell Letter Takes 'Civil War' Swipe At Donald Trump
By Khaleda Rahman
National Correspondent
149
President Joe Biden has released a farewell letter to Americans, appearing to gibe President-elect Donald Trump.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Thompson was dressed less formally, and gibed at Weinberger about his attire.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Dec. 2023
Noun
That would jibe with the New York Rangers’ account.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That would jibe with the New York Rangers’ account.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibe
Noun
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Yungblud’s voice — a piercing yelp that exists somewhere between Gerard Way’s wail and Brian Molko’s sneer — slotted him in the alt-rock world, but his aspirations seemed to stretch far beyond that categorization.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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His voice—typically pitched between a bellow and a sneer—was instantly recognizable to the couple that night.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Like in Mario Kart 8, executing a taunt (with the drift button) at the apex of a ramp will let players get a little speed boost.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Iran has seized on violent protests rocking Los Angeles to mock the United States, ramping up social media taunts and state media headlines.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Co-written by Mustard, the searing Drake diss spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100, swept all five of its Grammy nominations, and became the first-ever rap song to spend 52 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s marquee singles chart.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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If an artist could successfully sue over a diss, would that bring about the last of label-supported (and thus widely heard) diss records?—
Touré,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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And while both teams seem to be better off for the move, with each leading their respective divisions, Yankee fans are likely going to welcome Soto's return with boos and jeers.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Seemingly every time Messi touched the ball, the crowd reacted in unison, more so with cheers than jeers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Pulse Picks Keith Law returns with a fresh MLB mock draft just a few days before the first round begins.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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This week, Johnson was projected to be the No. 5 pick in ESPN's newest NBA mock draft.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Tammy Bruce made the quip during an appearance last month on the Israeli TV show i24 News.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Auctioneers offered dry quips in their light mocking of the clientele.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But Durbin called it an affront to Bove’s support of law enforcement.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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Blanket travel and immigration bans are an affront to the concept of the open interaction of individuals that’s inherent in a free society.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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“Gibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibe. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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