Jibe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈjīb/

Meaning & Definition of Jibe

Jibe (verb)

  1. to be in accord, agree —usually used with with
  2. to utter taunting words
  3. to deride or tease with taunting words
  4. to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other —used of a fore-and-aft sail or its boom
  5. to change a vessel's course when sailing with the wind so that as the stern passes through the eye of the wind the boom swings to the opposite side
  6. to cause (a sail or vessel) to jibe

Jibe (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Related Entry: Gibe (verb)

Gibe is a different word from Jibe. The synonyms below are for gibe, not for jibe.

  1. to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter

    "teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play"

    similar: deride, jeer, laugh (at), mock, ridicule, scout, shoot down, skewer, cock a snook (at), make fun of, make sport of, poke fun at, rag on
    related: scoff (at), scorn, sneer (at), bad-mouth, belittle, decry, disparage, pooh-pooh, put down, chaff, jive, josh, kid, quiz, rally, razz, rib, ride, tease, tweak, twit, bait, barrack (chiefly British), bug, catcall, harass, harry, hassle, heckle, needle, pester, rag, target, taunt, torment, ape, burlesque, caricature, imitate, lampoon, mimic, parody, parrot, pillory, satirize, take off (on), travesty
    near: applaud, approve, commend, endorse, sanction

Related Entry: Gibe (noun)

Gibe is a different word from Jibe. The synonyms below are for gibe, not for jibe.

  1. as in taunt, quip

    similar: catcall, jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt, affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (slang), epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense, outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur, abuse, invective, vituperation, disapproval, opprobrium, disgrace, dishonor, shame, attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe, torment, torture
    opposite: accolade, commendation, compliment, acclaim, applause, praise, adulation, flattery

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jibe

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jibe:

accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jibe

Words with the opposite meaning of Jibe:

differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words for Jibe

equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register

Near Antonyms of Jibe

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Word Forms of Jibe

Inflections: jibed, jibing, gybed, gybing

Derived words: jibe (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Jibe

origin unknown

First known use: 1813

Frequently Asked Questions about Jibe

What does "Jibe" mean?

"Jibe" means to be in accord, agree —usually used with with. As a verb, it is defined as: to be in accord, agree —usually used with with.

What is another word for "Jibe"?

Other words for "Jibe" include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide and comport. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jibe" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jibe"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jibe". Common alternatives include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform and consist.

What is the opposite of "Jibe"?

Antonyms of "Jibe" include differ (from) and disagree (with). Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Jibe" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jibe" in a sentence: "that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character".

Is "Jibe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jibe" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Jibe"?

"Jibe" is pronounced /ˈjīb/.

What is the origin of the word "Jibe"?

"Jibe" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1813.