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Meanings of jibe in inglés

catalán
befa
español
burla

An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.

burla
portugués
combinar
catalán
semblar
español
corresponder

Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.

corresponder

Shift from one side of the ship to the other.

To treat or speak of with contempt.

Usage of jibe in inglés
1
Ms Byrne also made a good-humoured jibe at her relieved family members.
Radio NZ
2
Except that didn't jibe with what he'd seen of her so far.
Here comes trouble
3
Fuelled by that jibe, Arsenal took the lead in the eighth minute.
The South African
4
That should jibe with what the hospital receptionist had no doubt reported.
Creepers
5
But the best of the lot at a jibe or a joke
Punch, or the London Charivari, July 1, 1914
6
He could not resist this jibe of the virile to the non-virile.
Gone to Earth
7
It's now become evident that there was some truth in that jibe.
The South African
8
None o' the Harbor boys ever seemed to jibe in with her.
In Exile, and Other Stories
9
She'd paid him back well and truly for his jibe about marriage.
The millionaire's rebellious mistress
10
Even the matter of the gig's crew had occasioned a cool jibe.
Heart of oak
11
As we were leaving the class, Mango Cobett had one last jibe.
The power of one
12
Johnny relaxed into a grin, but he did not answer the jibe.
The Thunder Bird
13
But there is more to this spat than a slightly tasteless jibe.
The Guardian
14
They jibe at me and mock me, but they cannot silence me.
All Roads Lead to Calvary
15
Before Tyrone could get in his jibe Scott called out, Steaks' on.
Terminal Compromise
16
Gil glanced at his dad and wondered if the jibe was intentional.
Snow melts in spring
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Translations for jibe
portugués
combinar
Jibe through the time
Jibe across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common