gibe

Meanings

• Verb

  An act of making fun of someone or something, often in a playful or teasing way.

  - "They gave him a gibe about his old car."
  - "Don't give me that gibe, I've heard it before."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gibe
give , jive , hive , rive , rive

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Variants

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gibe , gibed , giber , gibers , gibes , gibing , jibe , jibed , jiber , jibers , jibes , jibing , gybe , gybed , gybes , gybing

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'gibe' is uncertain, but it may be related to the Old English word 'giban' meaning 'to give' or 'to joke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gibe' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'banter'.

2. In some dialects, the word 'gibe' can also mean 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

3. The word 'gibe' is not commonly used in formal writing or speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. Teasing: The act of making fun of someone or something in a lighthearted and playful way.

2. Banter: Playful and often humorous conversation between two or more people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gibe' has been used to describe teasing or playful banter between characters, often used to build tension or create humor. In art, the word 'gibe' has not been specifically associated with any particular artwork or artist.

How to Memorize "gibe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making a playful face or gesture when they tease someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gibe' with the sound of someone laughing or making a teasing comment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gibe' as 'Give It Back Everyday', emphasizing the playful and teasing nature of the word.

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