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gibe

/jahyb/US // dʒaɪb //UK // (dʒaɪb) //

叽叽喳喳,叽叽歪歪,叽叽咕咕,叽里咕噜

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    gibed, gib·ing.

    • : to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    gibed, gib·ing.

    • : to taunt; deride.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a taunting or sarcastic remark.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Since then, the actor and comedian has drawn audiences with her gibes at patriarchy and customs rooted in gender stereotypes and body-shaming.

  • Be content, then, nor gibe at thy betters of "the Duke of B——'s establishment— that's all."

  • Then he looked down the long table at Odin and could not resist one gibe.

  • Foolish people are fond of quoting a foolish gibe: "Be good, and you may be happy; but you will not have a good time."

  • Her will revived public interest in the forgotten beauty of the past generation, and afforded many a gibe at her expense.

  • Baudichon breathed quickly, partly with the haste he had made across the road, partly in irritation at the gibe.