Meaning of 'jibe'

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Meaning of ‘jibe’

3 definitions found.

jibe

noun

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "We are tired of your rude jibes."

Synonyms: barb

verb

to move the stern of a sailing vessel across the wind, causing the boom to sweep from one side of the boat to the other

Example: "The captain jibed the boat."

Synonyms: jib

verb

to be compatible, similar or consistent

Example: "We jibe well together."

Synonyms: tally

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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