Definition of "jibe" in English

noun

1. A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.

   • He flung subtle jibes at her until she couldn’t bear to work with him any longer.

verb

1. (transitive) To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.

2. (transitive) To say in a mocking or taunting manner.

3. (intransitive) To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.

verb

1. (intransitive, Canada, US, informal) To accord or agree.

   • That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.

noun

1. (nautical, now chiefly US) Alternative spelling of gybe.

verb

1. (nautical, now chiefly US) Alternative spelling of gybe.