Meaning & use
Jibes
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Taunting or mocking remarks intended to criticize or tease someone.
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He ignored the jibes from the crowd and kept running.
Her older brothers were always trading friendly jibes at dinner.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "to jibe" can also mean to be in accordance or agreement with something, as in "his story doesn't jibe with the evidence," a completely separate sense from the teasing remark.
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2. verb
To be in accord or agreement with something.
Her account of the accident didn't jibe with the witness's statement.
3. verb
To change a sailing boat's course so the sail swings to the opposite side (also spelled "gybe").
The crew jibed sharply to avoid the buoy.
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