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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
- /dʒaɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahyb]
- /dʒaɪb/
Definitions of jibes word
- verb without object jibes to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer. 1
- verb with object jibes to taunt; deride. 1
- noun jibes a taunting or sarcastic remark. 1
- noun jibes Plural form of jibe. 1
- noun jibes plural of jibe. 0
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Origin of jibes
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; variant of gybe < Dutch gijben, more commonly gijpen
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Parts of speech for Jibes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jibes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jibes usage trend in Literature
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verb jibes
Antonyms for jibes
Top questions with jibes
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