gibe

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
verb laugh at with contempt and derision

"A stupid gibe," thought Laevsky. — The Duel and Other Stories, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
He left her gibe alone. — The Fifth Queen Crowned, Ford Madox Ford
In fact, the gibe was partly true. — The Grell Mystery, Frank Froest

shot, shaft, slam, dig, barb, jibe

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