jibe

[dʒʌɪb]

jibe Definition

• 1. to be in agreement or accord; to correspond
• 2. to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other while sailing
• 3. to taunt or mock someone

Using jibe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jibe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His story doesn't jibe with the facts.

• Example

  The two accounts of the accident didn't jibe.

• Example

  The boat jibed suddenly and the boom swung across.

• Example

  He was jibed by his classmates for his accent.

jibe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jibe

• agree
• correspond
• match
• conform
• coincide

Antonyms for jibe

• disagree
• contradict
• conflict

Idioms Using jibe

• jibe at the mast

  to turn the sailboat's stern through the wind during a jibe maneuver

  Example

  The sailor jibed at the mast to avoid hitting another boat.

• jibe with reality

  to be consistent with the truth or actual events

  Example

  His version of the story doesn't jibe with reality.

• jibe with someone

  to get along well with someone

  Example

  She jibes well with her new colleagues at work.

Phrases with jibe

• jibe at

  to make a mocking or critical comment about someone or something

  Example

  He was jibed at for his poor performance in the game.

• jibe with

  to be in agreement or consistent with something

  Example

  His statement doesn't jibe with the evidence presented.

• gybe ho

  a command given to crew members to prepare for a jibe maneuver while sailing

  Example

  The captain shouted 'gybe ho' as the boat prepared to jibe.

Origins of jibe

from Middle English 'gyben', meaning 'to reproach'

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Summary: jibe in Brief

The verb 'jibe' [dʒʌɪb] has three main meanings. Firstly, it means to be in agreement or accord, as in 'His story doesn't jibe with the facts.' Secondly, it refers to a sudden shift in direction while sailing, as in 'The boat jibed suddenly and the boom swung across.' Lastly, it can mean to taunt or mock someone, as in 'He was jibed by his classmates for his accent.' 'Jibe' is often used in phrases like 'jibe at' and 'jibe with,' and idioms like 'jibe with reality,' denoting consistency with the truth, and 'jibe with someone,' referring to getting along well with someone.