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Meaning of jibe in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒaɪb/

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  1. 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. 2. shift from one side of the ship to the other

    Examples

    • « The sail jibbed wildly »
  3. 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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