Gibes Meaning in English
word · lemma: gibe
ˈdʒaɪbz
JYBZ
dʒˈaɪbz
JYBZ
Definition
Remarks or comments meant to mock, tease, or insult someone in a hurtful or sarcastic way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('gibes'), and slightly formal or literary; often used with 'at' (e.g., 'gibes at someone'). Similar to 'taunts' or 'jibes'. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: burlas - pullasPortuguese (BR): zombarias - gozaçõesPortuguese (PT): chacotas - troçasChinese (Simplified): 嘲讽 - 挖苦Chinese (Traditional): 嘲諷 - 挖苦Hindi: ताना - उपहासArabic: سخرية - تهكمBengali: বিদ্রুপ - ঠাট্টাRussian: насмешки - колкостиJapanese: あざけり - からかいの言葉Vietnamese: lời chế nhạo - lời mỉa maiKorean: 조롱 - 비아냥Turkish: alay - iğneleyici sözlerUrdu: طنزیہ جملے - تمسخرIndonesian: ejekan - olokan
Example Sentences
His classmates made gibes about his new haircut.
basic
She ignored the gibes and kept smiling.
basic
The team lost despite the gibes from the crowd.
basic
He pretended not to hear their gibes, but you could tell they bothered him.
natural
Ignore their childish gibes. They're just trying to get a reaction.
natural
The internet is full of anonymous gibes, but you don’t have to take them personally.
natural