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单词 gibing
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
gibe1 or jibe /dʒaɪb/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. an insulting, taunting, or sarcastic remark.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
gibe1  (jīb),USA pronunciation v., gibed, gib•ing, n. 
v.i. 
  1. to utter mocking or scoffing words;
    jeer.

v.t., 
  1. to taunt;
    deride.

n. 
  1. a taunting or sarcastic remark.
Also, jibe. 
  • Middle French giber to handle roughly, shake, derivative of gibe staff, billhook
  • perh. 1560–70
giber, n. 
gibing•ly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged mock, sneer, gird.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ridicule, twit, fleer.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sneer, scoff, jeer.

gibe2  (jīb),USA pronunciation v.i., v.t., gibed, gib•ing, n. 
  1. Naval Termsjibe1.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
gibe, jibe /dʒaɪb/ vb
  1. to make jeering or scoffing remarks (at); taunt
n
  1. a derisive or provoking remark
Etymology: 16th Century: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin

ˈgiber, ˈjiber n
gibe /dʒaɪb/ vb , n
  1. a variant spelling of gybe
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