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Meaning of
jibe
in English
Pronunciation
/dʒaɪb/
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Verb
jibe
Etymology
early 19th century: of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
be compatible, similar or consistent
Examples
« coincide in their characteristics »
« The two stories don't agree in many details »
« The handwriting checks with the signature on the check »
« The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun »
Antonyms
disagree
disaccord
discord
2.
shift from one side of the ship to the other
Examples
« The sail jibbed wildly »
Noun
jibe
Definitions
1.
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Examples
« his parting shot was 'drop dead' »
« she threw shafts of sarcasm »
« she takes a dig at me every chance she gets »
