Jibe
/dʒaɪb/noun
To make a mocking or insulting remark.
Did you know?The term "jibe" may have nautical origins, referring to a ship maneuver that can also symbolize betrayal at sea, a metaphor for backstabbing in conversation.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
gibben
“To mock or jeer.”
15th Century
English
gibe
“To taunt or mock.”
17th Century
English
jibe
“To shift direction, especially in sailing, but also to mock.”
19th Century
English
jibe
“To agree, often ironically, in the context of mocking.”
Modern English
English
jibe
“To make a mocking or derisive remark.”