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Jibes Meaning in English

word · lemma: jibe

ˈdʒaɪbz
JYBZ
dʒˈaɪbz
JYBZ

释义

Mean or mocking comments or remarks made to insult or tease someone; sometimes "jibe" can also mean to agree, but "jibes" as a noun usually refers to insults.

用法与细微差别

Mostly informal, often appears as 'make jibes at', meaning to mock someone. Not to be confused with 'jive' (dance style/speech) or 'jibe' (to be in agreement, a nautical term). Common in written and spoken form to describe teasing that's a bit mean.

例句

He made several jibes about her new haircut.

basic

Ignore his jibes and just do your best.

basic

His jibes were hurtful, but she didn't show it.

basic

She fired back with some jibes of her own.

natural

All those jibes started to get under his skin.

natural

He laughs off the jibes, but you can tell they bother him.

natural