jibe
6
7.9
- noun
- /dʒaɪb/
- Offensive
:
insulto
- "More likely it's anarchists, and you're simply incompetent to catch them!" Pitt overlooked the jibe.
And he says, taking a direct jibe at Aristotle and noting as such that he is so doing.
- And he says, taking a direct jibe at Aristotle and noting as such that he is so doing.
- It may start as what feels like friendly, silly insults, embarrassing childhood stories, but really are passive aggressive jibes.
Examples
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As his Creole improved, he came to understand that the street kids' jibes weren't all that friendly.
Fiction book (2000) -
I disregard these jibes about our equipment, 007.
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"Who told you life's supposed to be fun?" She ignored the jibe.
Fiction book (2000) -
Or maybe Boylan's jibe about the Rule Britannia brigade had upset him.
Fiction book (2000) -
Since he responds to virtually every post, your attempt at a jibe falls woefully flat.
Blog text (22) -
The people around the table laughed loudly, and several raised their cups to salute Jorge's jibe.
Academic text (1990) -
Despite Senhor Cabecinha's subtle but pointed jibe, the other men of culture present did not angrily object.
Academic text (1990) -
Ken had apparently been making jibes at Raymond's expense, but his attention shifted when he saw Carl.
Fiction book (1999) -
Now twenty-eight myself, I couldn't care less about the jibes and gratuitous threats.
Fiction book (1995) -
The comedian's latest show was full of sharp jibes that left the audience in stitches.
Synonyms
175
5.9
A short angry remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
34
6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
33
8.1
A short sarcastic remark that criticizes someone
14
6.4
A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
7
7.5
A sharp remark that criticizes someone in a not direct way
7
5.2
An unfair comment that attacks someone who cannot defend themselves
4
3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
3
5.6
A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them
2
7.4
A short mocking remark meant to hurt or annoy someone
1
3.2
A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect
1
9.3
A sharp insulting remark about someone or their actions
1
7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
1
7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
1
6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
Words or actions meant to hurt someone
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
A bold, slightly rude comment that makes people laugh
A rude, thoughtless comment that upsets people
A very foolish and rude comment that offends people
Antonyms
How Insulting
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word jibe comes from an old verb gibe that meant 'to mock' or 'jeer', so a jibe is a cutting or insulting remark meant to hurt.