Gibe — Defs

01 v. i. To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff.

imp. & p. p. Gibed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gibing

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To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff.
“Fleer and gibe, and laugh and flout.” — Swift.

02 v. i. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride; to scoff at; to mock.

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To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride; to scoff at; to mock.
“Draw the beasts as I describe them, From their features, while I gibe them.” — Swift.

03 n. An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.

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An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.
“Mark the fleers, the gibes, and notable scorns.” — Shak.

“With solemn gibe did Eustace banter me.” — Tennyson.