Gibes
/dʒaɪb/noun
To make mocking or insulting remarks.
Did you know?The word 'gibe' is linked to the Old French term 'giber', meaning to mock or taunt, reflecting a long history of verbal jabs in social discourse.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
giber
“to mock, to taunt”
14th Century
Middle English
gibe
“to deride or make fun of”
Modern English
English
gibes
“plural form referring to mocking remarks or taunts.”
16th Century
English
gibe
“to speak sarcastically or with derision.”