jibe
|jibe|
B2
/dʒaɪb/
agreement or taunt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jibe' originates from the Dutch word 'gijben,' which meant 'to shift the sail.'
Historical Evolution
'gijben' transformed into the English word 'jibe' through nautical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shift the sail,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'agree' or 'taunt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a taunt or sarcastic remark.
He couldn't resist making a jibe about her new haircut.
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Verb 1
to be in harmony or accord; agree.
Their stories didn't jibe with each other.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41