Where does “jibe” come from?
Jibe comes from Old French giber, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain uncertain.
jibe (English): A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt;...
Definitions
- A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt;...
Ancestry of “jibe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | giber | to engage in horseplay; to play roughly in sport |