Jibe Definition & Meaning
jibe
- noun
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
- verb
- be compatible, similar or consistent; 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"
- shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"
Words that rhyme with jibe
Usage tips for "jibe"
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