Meaning of jibe in English

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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 »
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2. shift from one side of the ship to the other
Examples
- « The sail jibbed wildly »
Derived terms
- jib
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 »
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