Where does “gibe” come from?
Gibe comes from Old French giber, though the original meaning is uncertain.
gibe (English): Alternative spelling of gybe; Alternative...
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of gybe; Alternative...
Ancestry of “gibe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | jibe | A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt;... |
| 2 | Old French | giber | to engage in horseplay; to play roughly in sport |
Words derived from “gibe”