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Gibe
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer. Mark the fleers, the gibes, and notable scorns. Shak. With solemn gibe did Eustace banter me. Tennyson.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff. Fleer and gibe, and laugh and flout. Swift.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride; to scoff at; to mock. Draw the beasts as I describe them, From their features, while I gibe them. Swift.